Best time to visit Patagonia

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Patagonia

34 THINGS TO DO IN PATAGONIA (DECEMBER 09 - DECEMBER 18)

Marble Caves or Cuevas de Mármol — Marble Caves or Cuevas de Mármol
September–February • nature
This 6,000-year-old formation of marble caverns is washed with turquoise blue waters

Patagonia Wildlife — Patagonia Wildlife
September–April • nature
The fauna of Patagonia includes cute llamas, fast pumas, grand Andean condors, penguins, sea lions, and dolphins

Penguin Safari — Penguin Safari
late September–March • nature
Along with cute Chilean penguins you can see their friendly cohabitants including sea lions and lots of birds

Hiking in Patagonia — Hiking in Patagonia
November–March • activity
The wilderness of Chilean Patagonia is a natural refuge at the end of Earth able to cure the weary soul

Ice Field Trekking — Ice Field Trekking
November–March • activity
Ten days spent in an endless ice field—challenging and gruelling, but also amazing and a truly unforgettable experience

Cycling — Cycling
September–May • activity
Stunning bike trails run from north to south all along the country, and on the border between Chile and Argentina

Wildflowers of Patagonia — Wildflowers of Patagonia
October–February • nature
Gorgeous colours paint the roadsides, grasslands, waterfalls, national parks, woods, and steppes of Chile

Penguins — Penguins
November–mid-April • nature
With the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere, Argentina becomes home to a huge Magellanic Penguin colony

Tierra del Fuego — Tierra del Fuego
October–April • nature
The southernmost tip of the planet is often named "fin del mundo" or "end of the world"

Perito Moreno Glacier — Perito Moreno Glacier
November–March • nature
Don't be dissuaded by the popularity of this place because no matter how many tourists come, all these people are just a pathetic dot against the background of the vast mass of glacier!

Wild Horses — Wild Horses
October–April • nature
Meet incredibly fast and graceful animals living in the pristine corners of Argentina and Chile

Cape Horn — Cape Horn
October–March • nature
Discover the southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego archipelago and the unique national park

Guanaco Fighting — Guanaco Fighting
early December–early January • nature
According to the strict rules of the animal world, a male has to win the coveted female in a fight

Greater Rhea — Greater Rhea
August–January • nature
There is a theory that the greater rhea is the first flightless bird and all kinds of ostriches are derived from them

Orcas around Valdes Peninsula — Orcas around Valdes Peninsula
February–April (Punta Norte) | September–December (Caleta Valdes and Punta Delgada) | all year round (Punta Ninfas) • nature
A hungry orca would come to up to the shore to catch a naive sea lion for lunch

Sailing and Cruising — Sailing and Cruising
September–April • activity
The network of Patagonian waterways allows to discover the virgin beauty of gorgeous natural landscapes and local fauna

Pampas — Pampas
March–May | October–December (all year round) • activity
Discover the mythical Pampas with its parks, reserves, and villages, meet face-to-face with gauchos, and learn about Argentina's traditional rural life

Cascada de Ventisquero Colgante — Cascada de Ventisquero Colgante
December–February • nature
Visit the relatively new glacial waterfall at its fullest power!

Trekking in Bariloche — Trekking in Bariloche
December–March • activity
Bariloche is rightly called "South American Switzerland" and is ideal for trekking

White Water Rafting — White Water Rafting
November–March • activity
Collect your team and set off to conquer river rapids on a raft in Patagonia

Domuyo Volcano — Domuyo Volcano
October–April • activity
If you have an adventurous spirit and good stamina, explore the active Domuyo Volcano which still shakes and rumbles

Ice Climbing — Ice Climbing
November–April • activity
Ice climbing is very popular, though dangerous, activity in Argentina

Kayaking — Kayaking
November–March • activity
Jump into a boat and explore the water expanses of Patagonia

Patagonian Cormorants — Patagonian Cormorants
October–February • nature
Check out four local shag species while they are nesting in colonies along Argentina's coastline

Flamingo Watching — Flamingo Watching
December–February • nature
Pink flamingos are an amazing sight, especially when these birds get together in huge numbers

Grazing Sheep — Grazing Sheep
September–May • nature
Remember the proverb: "Eagles fly alone, but sheep flock together?" Imagine what chaos could 60,000 sheep cause

Christmas Desserts & Sweets — Christmas Desserts & Sweets
December 08–January 06 • food
Christmas is a time to taste Argentina's delicious food—especially sweet treats

Southern Elephant Seals — Southern Elephant Seals
August–March • nature
The Southern Elephant Seals got their name because of the large trunk of adult males, which resembles an elephant's trunk.

Birdwatching — Birdwatching
all year round (best April–December) • nature
Bird lovers from all over the world come to Esteros del Ibera hoping to see some of the world's rarest species

Windsurfing — Windsurfing
November–March • activity
Argentina has a pair of finest wind-blown lakes favoured by keen windsurfers

Burrowing Owl Nesting Season — Burrowing Owl Nesting Season
October–December • nature
These very pretty birds with big yellow eyes make their nests deep underground

Southern Giant Petrel — Southern Giant Petrel
November–March • nature
This truly giant bird impresses with its dimensions, as well as carrion-based diet, and is best observed in breeding colonies on Patagonian coast

Beagle Channel — Beagle Channel
November–April (all year round) • activity
Follow the steps of Charles Darwin and see Patagonia the way he saw it back in 1833

Lady's Slipper — Lady's Slipper
November–mid-December • nature
One of the most tender flowers of Patagonia

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Patagonian International Marathon — Patagonian International Marathon
September 05, 2020 • event
The running route winds through one of world's finest wild landscapes, breathtaking without any exaggeration

The Longest Night in the World — The Longest Night in the World
June 21 • event
Every year on June 21st, sleeping is forbidden in Ushuaia

Rabas Fritas (Aros de Calamar) — Rabas Fritas (Aros de Calamar)
February–August • food
Try this amazing and delicious snack that is ready in a few minutes!

Skiing and Snowboarding — Skiing and Snowboarding
mid-June–October • activity
The grand Andes Mountains and bizarre Chilean pipe-like volcanic slopes ensure a great skiing holiday

Easter Food — Easter Food
April 12–14, 2020 • food
The largest and most revered religious holiday in Argentina is also a great occasion to try local seasonal treats

Sea Lion Pups — Sea Lion Pups
January–November • nature
Check out these sea lions and their pups in Puerto Piramides!

Skiing and Snowboarding in the Andes — Skiing and Snowboarding in the Andes
June–September • activity
A ski trip to Argentina is especially nice for those who miss snow in Northern Hemisphere

Dog Sledding — Dog Sledding
July–September • activity
A great way to discover the winter-time Patagonia

Wild Berries — Wild Berries
February | April • food
Prickly Heath and Wild Currant harvested at the end of the world's unpolluted wilderness are truly delicious

Lupin Blooming — Lupin Blooming
November • nature
Multi-colored flowers cover the meadows, and besides the beauty, they bring nutritious snacks

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