The Best Time to Visit Patagonia According to an Expert

With this extensive guide on the best time to visit Patagonia, your moments in South America’s southern frontier are guaranteed to be unforgettable! Learn more

The Carretera Austral from November through April

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Torres del Paine from October through April

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Ushuaia from late October through early April

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Chilean Tierra del Fuego from December through March

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Bariloche from July through September

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Patagonian Fjords from November through March

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