Quick Facts
- Patagonia is home to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the world's second largest contiguous extrapolar ice field, covering approximately 13,000 square kilometers.
- The region features Mount Fitz Roy, also known as Cerro Chaltén, which rises to 3,405 meters and is considered one of the most challenging peaks to climb in the world.
- Torres del Paine National Park, established in 1959, spans over 242,000 acres and includes the iconic granite towers that rise over 2,500 meters above sea level.
- Patagonia is home to the endangered Andean condor, which boasts a wingspan of up to 3.3 meters, making it one of the largest flying birds in the world.
- The vibrant turquoise color of Patagonia's lakes, such as Lake Perito Moreno, is due to glacial silt that reflects sunlight, creating a stunning visual contrast against the surrounding mountains.
Travel Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Population
- Remote
- Daily Budget
- $80-150
- Best Time to Visit
- Nov-Mar
- Current Weather
- 🌤️5°C/41°FPartly Cloudy
- Currency
- $ ARS
- Coordinates
- -49.3333, -73.0000
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