The 11 Most Visited Countries in South America
South America is filled with opportunities for adventure. There are so many things to see and do, it may be difficult to decide on a …
Argentina
Vast and, at times, barely inhabited, Argentina is one of the most-visited destinations in South America. Part of its appeal is its vibrant capital city, Buenos Aires, so often disingenuously dubbed the “Paris of South America” but truly Latin in feel.
In the far south, miles upon miles of pampa, windswept grasslands, are inhabited by hardy gauchos and even the occasional Welsh settlement. The backbone of South America that runs along the country’s western edge, the Andes Mountains, are where Argentine Patagonia’s most spectacular national parks lie. Most are filled with immense, egg-blue glaciers that feed into the practically fluorescent waters of ancient lakes, jagged mountains and rare endemic wildlife, with hiking some of the best means of exploring them.
Our one and two-week Patagonia travel itineraries (and itineraries for three weeks and beyond in Patagonia) help you to get the best of the region.
The 13 Best National Parks in Argentina: From Hiking to Hotsprings and Endemic Wildlife
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The 12 Cheapest Countries to Visit in South America
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The 25 Best Places to Visit in Argentina: For Hikers, Sightseers and Wildlife-Lovers Alike
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The Best Time to Visit Argentina: According to an Expert
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Travelling During COVID-19: Is Patagonia Open For Travel Right Now?
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South America Backpacking Routes: Seven Itineraries for Two Weeks to One Month
South America is a truly unique travel experience, with myriad landscapes and cultures. Many new South American travellers become intimidated by how much there is …
Argentina’s El Perito Moreno Glacier: The Complete Visitor’s Guide
One of the most beautiful places in the world, the Perito Moreno glacier is a rare tourist attraction that is 100% worth the buzz – …
5 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel
The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor …
The Adventure Traveler’s Patagonia Packing List
When I first visited Patagonia in March 2016, I didn’t know what to expect. Sure, I’d read Bruce Chatwin’s “In Patagonia” and heard tales of …
Patagonia On A Budget: How to Explore the Region For Less
With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come …
How to Travel to Patagonia: The Essential Guide for Visitors
Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys …
Patagonia Backpacking Itineraries For Three Weeks & Beyond
As one of the the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four …
6 Of The Most Unique Travel Routes through Patagonia
An inhospitable landscape of snow-capped peaks and sun-scorched plains, Patagonia has captured the imaginations of explorers for centuries and remains an irresistible spot for modern adventurers. …
The Only Tips You Need For Adventure Travel in Patagonia
As a territory that only comprises two main roads, starting in Puerto Montt and Bariloche in the respective Chilean and Argentinian sides, it’s fair to …
Where the Wild Things Are: Where to Go in Patagonia
Craggy, snow-dappled mountains; deeply grooved glaciers that burst into waterfalls; isolated, wind-ravaged national parks: this is Patagonia, one of South America’s most wild, yet mesmerising …