About Patagonia
Patagonia is a vast, wind-swept wilderness at the southern tip of South America, shared between Argentina and Chile. It is a land of staggering contrasts: colossal glaciers calving into turquoise lakes, jagged granite towers piercing cloud-streaked skies, and endless Pampas grasslands roamed by guanacos and condors. For hikers, climbers, and wildlife lovers, it is simply one of the greatest destinations on the planet.
Planning your Patagonia trip?
Torres del Paine refugios open August 1 and fill within days.
Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip
Top Attractions in Patagonia
The 5-day W Trek through Torres del Paine National Park is the benchmark Patagonia experience — passing glacial lakes, the iconi…
The world's most accessible active glacier — a 5-kilometre wide wall of ice calving thunderously into Lago Argentino. Walkways b…
Patagonia is extraordinary for wildlife. Guanacos roam the steppe, Andean condors soar the thermals above the peaks, and hundreds …
The Navimag cargo ferry runs between Puerto Montt and Puerto Natales through 1,000km of channels, fjords, and wilderness — a onc…
Best Neighbourhoods in Patagonia
The main gateway to Torres del Paine — hostels, expedition gear shops, and excellent local restaurants. Comfortable and well-organised for trekkers.
Refugio accommodation on the trail includes a dormitory bed, hot shower, dinner, and breakfast. The only way to do the W Trek without carrying a tent.
The gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier and Los Glaciares National Park. More resort-like than Puerto Natales, with better restaurants and a pleasant lakeside walk.
All-inclusive wilderness lodges within or adjacent to Torres del Paine offer extraordinary experiences — guided hikes, spectacular food, and views that are simply impossible elsewhere.
Best Time to Visit Patagonia
Long daylight hours (up to 18h), warmest temperatures (10–18°C), and the trails at their best. All refugios…
Shoulder season — 20–30% cheaper, fewer hikers on the trail, and beautiful spring wildflowers (November) o…
Stunning autumn colours on the lenga beech trees, very few tourists, and reduced prices. Some refugios close b…
The W Trek and O Circuit are effectively closed (snow and ice on mountain passes). Some services shut. Only fo…
Best Hotels in Patagonia
Luxuryexplora Patagonia
explora Patagonia is one of the world's great wilderness lodges, perched above the turquoise waters ...