Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Patagonia photo adventure or just want to learn more about this rugged land, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.
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Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse our most frequently asked questions about Patagonia's climate, wildlife and more.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
From prowling pumas to soaring Andean condors, learn about the iconic animals you may see on a Patagonia adventure!
Patagonia Trivia
Patagonia Trivia
Take our nature quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the wilds of Patagonia.
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out what the typical weather conditions in Patagonia in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.
Packing List
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Patagonia expedition.
Travel Stories & Articles
Patagonia: Images That Inspire
Patagonia: Images That Inspire
—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl
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...
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...
Patagonia Ecotourism at Its Best
Patagonia Ecotourism at Its Best
—By Mandy Scott
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...
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...
Wildlife of Patagonia: Pumas, Penguins and More
Wildlife of Patagonia: Pumas, Penguins and More
—By Michelle Peters
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.
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.
Encounters with the Wild Patagonian Puma
Encounters with the Wild Patagonian Puma
—By Kendal Bower
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...
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...
Travel Tale: Getting Down to the Bones in Patagonia
Travel Tale: Getting Down to the Bones in Patagonia
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
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...
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...
10 Things to Know About Guanacos
10 Things to Know About Guanacos
—By Elissa Poma
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...
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...
Six Interesting Facts about Patagonia
Six Interesting Facts about Patagonia
—By Janet Joiner, WWF
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...
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...
