Patagonia
Argentina & Chile, South America
Wind-blasted wilderness at the end of the world — granite spires, glaciers, and silence.
A vast, windswept wilderness at the southern tip of South America, Patagonia spans both Argentina and Chile. It is home to dramatic granite spires, massive glaciers, turquoise lakes, and some of the world's finest trekking routes.
Our honest take
Patagonia is for people who like walking in bad weather and being rewarded with views that make you cry. It's remote, expensive, and the wind will test you. But Torres del Paine and the Perito Moreno glacier are genuinely life-changing landscapes.
Why go
- Torres del Paine is the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Americas
- Perito Moreno glacier actively calves — you watch building-sized ice chunks fall
- The remoteness and silence are the point — this is true wilderness
Skip if you can
- Attempting the W Trek without booking refugios months ahead — they sell out
- El Calafate town itself — it's a tourist staging post, not a destination
- Driving in winter — roads close, services shut down
Things to do
- Trekking
- Glacier hiking
- Kayaking
- Wildlife watching
Costs
Torres del Paine entry: ~$33/day (CLP 32,400). W Trek refugio: $80-150/night. Perito Moreno: $25 entry.
Official pricingAirport, transport, and accommodation options
Good to know
- Wind can reach 100km/h — secure tents, hold onto hats
- Weather changes in minutes — pack for four seasons in one day
- Hypothermia risk even in summer if unprepared
- Border crossing between Argentina and Chile can take 2+ hours
Prices, visa rules, and transport details may change. Always verify with official sources before booking. Last updated: August 2026.
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