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Patagonia: Images That Inspire
The Andes mountains of southern Chile and Argentina have some of the most iconic and sweeping scenery in the world, so it’s no wonder the natural wonders of Patagonia have seduced photographers for as long as there have...
Six Interesting Facts about Patagonia
In the southernmost part of South America, Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles that spans Argentina and Chile. The region is known for its dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance...
Wildlife of Patagonia: Pumas, Penguins and More
Meet some of the almost 500 animal species that inhabit Patagonia. From the soaring Andean condor to the lesser rhea, get to know the creatures that call this majestic landscape home.
10 Things to Know About Guanacos
One of the most populous wild mammal species in South America, guanacos are sighted nearly daily on journeys through Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. During my visit, we saw herds galloping...
Travel Tale: Getting Down to the Bones in Patagonia
Bones are everywhere in Patagonia. They dry on the brown steppes and jut up from the desert’s gray floor. They protrude like blue spikes through the surface of lakes and bleach white on...
Encounters with the Wild Patagonian Puma
It was our first evening at EcoCamp Patagonia when we saw it—our first puma. Relaxing on a cool evening, a female puma lay at the bottom of a large hill directly below camp. She didn’t seem to...
Patagonia Ecotourism at Its Best
Whenever I travel, I am always on the lookout for places or organizations that are truly upholding the spirit of conservation. EcoCamp Patagonia hits the nail on the head. The staff at this incredible camp, nestled in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile...