Patagonia
Why go?
See also our separate guides for:
The Chilean Lake
District to the north
Argentine
Patagonia across the border to the east
The name Patagonia evokes images of an untamed, undefinable land -
and that is in essence exactly what this spectacular region is.
Stretching across southern Chile and Argentina, it has no definite
boundaries; taking in both the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, it
encompasses a wild area of rugged cliffs, rolling plains, misty
forest, vast lakes, tumbling rivers and glaciers. Opportunities for
adventure abound, from rafting on the Futaleufu river to hiking
through the Torres del Paine National Park with its famed granite
towers. Those who want to explore at a more sedate pace can choose
from several spectacular boat journeys past fjords, floating
icebergs and islands inhabited only by seals and penguins.