Patagonia
This sparsely populated region at the southern end of South America's Argentina and Chile comprises of the Andes Mountains, deserts, pampas, grasslands, ice fields, and glaciers.
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Category
Mega Natural Region
Spanning Countries or Regions
Argentina (90%), Chile (10%)
Consists
Los Glaciares National Park
Torres del Paine National Park
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Villarrica National Park
Area Size
1,043,076 km2 (402,734 sq mi)
Known For
Major Attractions:
- Nahuel Huapi Lake
- Los Glaciares National Park's Perito Moreno Glacier
- Monte Fitz Roy
- Torres del Paine National Park
- Tierra del Fuego National Park
Top Travel Destination in South America
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 to 3.5 hour direct flight from Santiago
2 to 4 hour direct flight from Buenos Aires
Location
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Patagonia, South America
Location Boundaries
Huincul Fault, just above the cities of (W-E): Temuco, Neuquen, Viedma
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