Patagonia Travel Tips
TRAVEL & PHOTOGRAPHY
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Patagonia is large, very large. If you want to visit some of the more popular spots in one trip, you will need to take multiple flights.
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Ushuaia: A short car ride will take to see penguins, if you book through Piratour you can walk on the island itself.
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El Calafate: The town is small and one of the more rural of the locations mentioned in these tips.
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El Calafate: A short car/bus ride out of town will take you to Perito Moreno glacier. This glacier is truly humbling to behold. you can view it from the lookout or by boat.
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Torres del Paine: Torres del Paine is a national park across the border from El Calafate. As it is in Chile it will take a few hours to drive there. Torres del Paine is known for its blue glacial melt lakes, towering mountains, and wildlife.
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Bariloche: Cerro Catedral, just outside of Bariloche, offers amazing skiing and breathtaking views that can be enjoyed any time of year.
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Bariloche: perfect starting location to explore the surrounding lakes district.
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Villa la Angostura: you can rent kayaks or bikes here to explore the surrounding lakes and forests. Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes is a must.
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Ruta de los Siete Lagos: Just under 70 miles of the most scenic landscapes you will ever see. Take your time and visit the villages and lake shores.
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Most important items to pack: All Season: Rain jacket, Rain pants, Hiking boots, Smaller hiking pack
Winter: Wool under-layer, Wool socks, Wind breaker, Ski gear
Summer: Swim wear, Trekking pants
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Ushuaia: the southernmost city in the world. Flanked by towering mountains to the north and the Beagle channel to the south, you can spend a day taking in the beauty of the town.
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Ushuaia: Parque Yatana, Paseo Centenario, and Plaza Islas Malvinas are all parks worth a visit while you are there.
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El Calafate: Directly adjacent to the town is Reserva Laguna Nimez. Laguna Nimez is a beautiful nature preserve home to a wide variety of birds including flocks of flamingos.
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El Calafate: One of the more popular spots in the town is the Yeti Ice Bar.
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Bariloche: Perched on a lake in northern Patagonia, Bariloche is popular tourist destination for snow sports, waterspouts, and chocolate.
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Bariloche: Being a popular destination the town offers many restaurants and shops to partake. They are known for their chocolate.
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Villa la Angostura: Just north of Bariloche this town is much smaller and quieter, while still offering similar comforts to that of Bariloche. If you want to avoid the crowds, stay here.
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Villa la Angostura: The main street offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy.
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Ruta de los Siete Lagos: There is no shortage of hikes. Find a trailhead and head out!
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Cost: Cheap (based of the dollar)
Depending on the political climate you can expect the dollar to have a lot of buying power in Argentina. While I was there restaurants and travel expenses were around half of the expected price.
