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Patagonia

Patagonia is a region in southern . It is famous as a rugged backcountry destination for experienced outdoorsmen. Its landscapes comprise Andean mountain peaks with mammoth glaciers whose melting ice mass feeds scenic highland lakes, but also…
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include San Carlos de Bariloche and Neuquén.

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Bariloche is in the , near the in . One of the most visited cities in Argentinian Patagonia, it is famous for skiing and is great for sightseeing, water sports, trekking and climbing.

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is the capital city of the province of and of the within that province, located in the extreme east of the province.

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is the second largest national park in and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This area of over 4000 km² in Argentine Patagonia is complete with mountains, glaciers, lakes, wildlife and arctic views.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Rio Gallegos and Valdes Peninsula.

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is a town in southern . There may not be much to see in town but it can be a base for exploring the wider area. The town serves as the provincial capital of .

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The is a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean in the Viedma Department of northeast , . It is bordered by to the north.

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, Spanish for cave of the hands, is a natural and cultural monument in Patagonia, of southwest , in the province of Santa Cruz.

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is the largest city of province in the Patagonia region in Southern . This lively – though rather unattractive – city is located at the Atlantic Coast in the south of the province, in a beautiful area of the San Jorge Gulf with many beaches surrounded by hills.

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is the capital of Río Negro Province in the north-east of 's Patagonia region. The city lies at the shore of Río Negro river. Across the river, there is the charming old town of Carmen de Patagones.

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is a city in eastern Patagonia, founded by settlers from and located southwest of , about 20 km from the Atlantic coast. With about 100,000 inhabitants, it is the second town by population in 's province.

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The city of is in the north east of Province in the Patagonia region of . The city is a popular summer destination for its beach.

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, also called Calafate, is a city in the province of Santa Cruz, in . It is located on the southern border of Lago Argentino, in the southwest part of the province.

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is in the provinces of Neuquen and , in Patagonia, in the foothills of the Andes mountains.

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is located in the in in the region of . Its western boundary coincides with the border.

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is a town in the northwest of in . It is located in , of which it is the government seat.

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El Chaltén is a small mountain village in , Argentina. It is located on the riverside of Rio de las Vueltas, within the near the base of and Cerro Fitz Roy spires, both popular for climbing.

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San Martín de los Andes is a city in the province in , it is on the edge of the Patagonian Andes mountains beside the Lácar lake. It is a charming town that is a popular recreational destination because of the lake, nearby parks, and winter skiing at nearby .

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is a port city in the province of , and head of the department of San Antonio. The town is bordered by its sister communities of San Antonio Este, to the east, and , to the southwest.

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is a town in . Set in the Andean highlands on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, the town is a popular entry point to natural attractions including two national parks, dense forests, and nearby mountain peaks for rock climbing.

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, also known historically as Port St. Julian, is a natural harbour in in the Santa Cruz Province of located at. In the days of sailing ships it formed a stopping point, 180 km south of .

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is a protected natural area in the Andean highlands of western Patagonia in . The park is set on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi amidst a backdrop of towering mountain peaks.

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is a mountainous highland park in the northwestern part of Patagonia in . The park surrounds the Lanin Volcano, a 3,747 meter high stratovolcano capped with snow and ice.

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is a protected natural area in , a mountainous area the Andes in western . The park's main attraction is a large lake, 19 km long and up to 200 meters deep.

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is a city in Rio Negro. It is known for its artisan community and its wealth of natural attractions including rivers, forests and mountains, which attract outdoors enthusiasts.

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is a town in the western part of the Argentine province of . The town lies on the eastern banks of the Percy River. It is located in the department of Futaleufú, 22 kilometres south of Esquel, and had 6,395 inhabitants at the time of the 2001 census and 7,908 inhabitants in the 2010 census.

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is a protected natural area in the Andean highlands of . It is a very large park, covering an area of 126,830 hectares.

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is a protected natural area in the southeastern part of the region of . The park protects both an area of steppe on land and an area of the Atlantic coast that is home to a large colony of penguins.

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is a large ski resort in the Andes mountains of Patagonia in western . The mountain is within the protected natural area of the .

Patagonia

Latitude of center
-42.8102° or 42° 48′ 37″ south
Longitude of center
-68.9063° or 68° 54′ 23″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q2138663
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