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Chile
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Patagonia is a region in the extreme south of Chile. Along with the Atacama Desert, Patagonia is the most natural part of Chile. The rough, extremely humid climate and the difficult connection to the rest of Chile made it unsuitable for cultivation, which is why, with the exception of a few enclaves, the area is extremely sparsely populated.
By car
To drive from Santiago to northern Patagonia, places like Coyhaique and Villa O'Higgins, Chilean Road 7 can be used. It has several ferry crossings. It is also possible to drive through Argentina.
By bus and ferry
The northern part can be reached by bus from Puerto Montt, but parts of it are covered by ferry.
Route 9 runs through the region. Route 255 (This road comes out from Route 9) crosses into Argentina becoming Argentinian Route 3. More Routes in this region include, Route 257, and Route Y-50.
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surrounded by dramatic mountains, it is the jumping-off point for traveling the spectacular Carretera Austral
the gateway to trekking in Torres del Paine or Bernardo O'Higgins National Parks
its highlight is the marble caves at Lake General Carrera
one of the southernmost settlements in the world offers wild and romantic nature and diverse trekking opportunities
the largest city in Chilean Patagonia, is an important starting point for trips to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands
a tiny town at the southern-most end of the Carretera Austral, on the edge of Lake O'Higgins, it is a fantastic base to go trekking or sport fishing
one of Chilean Patagonia's most off-the-beaten-path destinations
a very challenging hike to the southernmost point in the American mainland
the largest protected area in the country cover the fjords and canals of the west and most of the southern ice field
the world's southernmost national park home to Cape Horn
includes the Northern Patagonian Ice Field, and a fjord more than 16 km long
home to one of the oldest settlements on the Magellan.
one of the newer national parks in the region, only designated in 2018.
known for a "hanging glacier".
the astonishing Paine massif and its beautiful peaks, azure lakes, emerald forests, roaring rivers, radiant blue glaciers, and rugged mountain terrain topped by looming peaks
an archipelago off the south of South America, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Magellan.
Articles and travel topics about Patagonia (Chile) and Chile.
ItinerariesColombia to Patagonia overland is an epic continental journey along the Andes across South America. This route starts from the sunny beaches of the Caribbean and crosses Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and…
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ItinerariesLa Carretera Austral is a road in Chile, part of the region of Patagonia (Chile). It runs for 1240 km from Puerto Montt in the north to Villa O'Higgins in the south.
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Nature & adventureChile is one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world – no other country is as elongated but narrow as Chile.
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Travel tipsBecause only Santiago has a good public transport network, and there is only very little of the passenger rail network, driving is a must if you want to see the beauty of Chile.
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