Patagonia

Sights

• Perito Moreno Glacier – From the walkways you'll see huge blocks of ice crash into the lake.
• Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres – A day hike from El Chaltén to views of the granite spires.
• Laguna Torre – A glacial lake beneath Cerro Torre, a slightly easier hike.
• El Chaltén – A small village that calls itself the «trekking capital».
• Lago Argentino – A boat trip to icebergs and the Upsala and Spegazzini glaciers.
• Torres del Paine – The Chilean national park with its famous granite towers and the W Trek.

Food & nightlife

• Cordero patagónico – Lamb slow-roasted for hours on a spit over the fire.
• Calafate berry – Whoever eats it will return, the legend says – try it as ice cream or jam.
• Malbec – Argentine red wine with your asado.
• Craft beer in El Chaltén – After the hike at one of the small breweries.

Day trips

• Ushuaia – The southernmost city in the world, with a boat trip on the Beagle Channel.
• Península Valdés – Southern right whales (roughly June to December), elephant seals and penguins.
• Bariloche – Lakes, mountains and chocolate in northern Patagonia.

Good to know

When to go

November–March

Getting around

Fly to El Calafate, then buses to El Chaltén and across the border to Puerto Natales (Chile – bring your passport). Strong wind is part of the deal; pack layers.

Tipping

Around 10% is customary in restaurants.

Power

Plug type C/I, 220 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

Plan your trip to Patagonia together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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