Patagonia is a vast region with a variety of striking ecosystems from the high Andes to the Atlantic coast. Visitors to this region can enjoy many outdoor activities including trekking, sea kayaking and wildlife viewing in a diverse array of spectacular landscapes.
Patagonia stretches almost 1,000 miles north to south, so visiting this region takes some careful planning. Linking up some of Patagonia’s most popular destinations is best done by air.
Where you chose to visit depends on the landscapes you wish to see and your favorite activities. Here are a few of Argentine Patagonia’s best destinations.
Peninsula Valdés: Marine Wildlife Viewing and Sea Kayaking
Peninsula Valdes Sea Kayaking
The Peninsula Valdés is located in Northern Patagonia and is considered one of the best places to view whales, sea lions and penguins. Best visited between September and April, this area is famous for viewing southern right whales and orcas. Activities around the peninsula include photographing wildlife and sea kayaking.
It is also possible to combine Peninsula Valdés with the high Andes and the Patagonian Steppe on a 15-day kayaking adventure from Bariloche to the Atlantic.
Los Glaciares National Park: Trekking and Glaciers
Los Glaciares National Park
This park and its landscapes correspond to most people’s expectations for a trip to Patagonia; its towering granite spires and glaciers inspired the logo for the well-known brand of clothing.
Visitors to the region usually fly into El Calafate. You can embark on incredible treks to Mount Fitz Roy or Cerro Torre and visit the park’s glaciers that break off into pristine lakes. For even more trekking and unforgettable vistas, trekkers should consider crossing over into Chile to visit the Torres Del Paine National Park.
Crown your Patagonian experience with a stay on an estancia (ranch) where you can explore the countryside and experience authentic local culture. Possible estancia’s include La Ernestina, a sheep ranch located on the remote northern tip of the Peninsula Valdés, and Nibepo Aike, a sheep ranch located on the Lago Argentina in the Los Glaciares National Park.
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