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The Wild Poetry Of Patagonia

The Wild Poetry Of Patagonia

Across the vast expanse of wilderness in Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia, visit the compelling medley of animals and birds that thrive in this unspoiled Eden

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Author: Harini Sriram

Patagonia is a dramatic, windswept wilderness of glacier-cleaved landscapes. This vast region, spanning over 400,000 square miles of Argentina and Chile, has nine national parks, including Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares National Park, and the Valdes Peninsula. It is, without doubt, one of the foremost reasons to travel to South America.

Join one of our Patagonia trips to experience this incredible outback. You may spot a sleek Andean puma resting in the grasslands or guanacos scampering up rugged mountains. Catch sea lions and penguins that throng rocky ocean shores, or explore the promise of a wealth of marine life, from southern right whales to elephant seals and dolphins.

Our Patagonia hiking tours take you to majestic glaciers, across sprawling grasslands and lush forests, beside sparkling lakes and lagoons—with many opportunities to observe the region’s stunning terrain, its diverse animals and birds. Experience the wonder of Argentina’s wildlife on an immersive trip to Patagonia with stops at Puerto Madryn and the wetlands of Ibera.

On this virtual escape, we showcase a small fraction of Patagonia’s stunning wildlife.

The Wild Poetry Of Patagonia
Torres del Paine is among the best places in Patagonia to spot the elusive puma or mountain lion. Thanks to a sizeable population of guanacos, their main prey, these predators have found a sanctuary in this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve in Chilean Patagonia. Pumas are solitary animals with excellent camouflage against the semi-arid landscape, making them hard to track. But hike into Torres del Paine with an expert guide, and you’ve got the best chance of coming face to face with this feline.
The Wild Poetry Of Patagonia
Guanacos are closely related to alpacas and llamas and can be found all across the steppes, scrublands, and mountains of Patagonia. These herbivores are built to survive in arid regions and, like their other cousin, the camel, can go without water for long periods, surviving on the moisture they get from plants they eat. They run like the wind at about 35 miles per hour, making them the second-fastest mammals in Patagonia after the puma, their chief predator.
The Wild Poetry Of Patagonia
Look up into the skies above Torres del Paine, and you’re likely to see the magnificent Andean condor, considered the world’s largest flying bird, with a 10-foot wingspan. These vultures…

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