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Argentine Patagonia is a region ofArgentina, although the Patagonia also extends into Chile.
To know
Geographical notes
Patagonia Argentina is generally a region of wide steppe plains, followed by plateaus that reach about 100 meters in altitude and characterized by a huge expanse of pebbles devoid of vegetation. In the depressions of the plains, ponds or lakes of fresh and brackish water are formed. Towards the Andes the pebbly landscape gives way to rock formations characterized by porphyry, granite and basaltic lavas, animal life becomes more abundant and vegetation more luxuriant.
When to go
The climate is different in the various sub-regions:
- On the Atlantic coast (at the height of Caleta Olivia) the climate is temperate and dry all year round, with hot summers and mild winters;
- In the Meseta della Patagonia the climate is continental, with warmer summers and winters with temperatures around 0 ° C;
- In the Andes area, the climate is humid and cool;
Territories and tourist destinations
The four provinces belonging to this region are as follows:
Urban centers
Below is a list of urban centers grouped by area of belonging:
Valdes Peninsula
- Gaiman
- Puerto Madryn
- Punta Tombo
- Trelew - Thanks to its airport, Trelew is the gateway to the most touristic area of Patagonia, otherwise the city has little tourist importance.
Lakes Region
- Chubut - Access door to the Los Alerces National Park.
- El Bolsón
- Junín de los Andes
- San Carlos de Bariloche - Located at the foot of the Andes, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
- San Martín de los Andes - At the foot of the Andes, on the shores of Lake Lácar.
- Villa La Angostura - Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
El Calafate
- El Calafate - Near the Los Glaciares National Park and the glacier Perito Moreno.
- El Chaltén - Access door to the Los Glaciares National Park.
Other destinations
- Los Alerces National Park - One of the most beautiful national parks in Argentina, heritage ofUNESCO.
- Los Glaciares National Park - Included in the list of World Heritage Sites ofUNESCO.
- Nahuel Huapi National Park - Located on the border between the province of Neuquén and the province of Río Negro.
- Valdes Peninsula - Peninsula located along the Atlantic coast in the Chubut Province. It has a single village, Puerto Pirámides.
How to get
By plane
The region can be reached by plane through the following airports:
- 1 Captain Armando Tola International Airport (IATA: FTE), Camino al Aeropuerto, El Calafate. The airport is served only by airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas, LAN Argentina and LADE.
- 2 Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (IATA: RGL), Route N3, km 2618 RÍO GALLEGOS. The airport is served only by airlines: Aerolíneas Argentinas, LAN Argentina and LADE.
By car
- Road nº40
- Road nº3 (Chilean road nº255)
- Road nº53
- Road nº5
How to get around
What see
- Perito Moreno Glacier (In Los Glaciares National Park).
- Patagonian Ice Sheet (Patagonian ice sheet). Visible either from the plane or from the nearby mountains
- The penguins. near Ushuaia the southernmost city in the world.
What to do
In the region it is possible to do many outdoor activities such as trekking, rafting, skiing and horse riding, and on the coast it is also possible to practice all kinds of water sports:
- in Río Negro province is by Chubut it is possible to swim in mild waters which are often little known to mass tourism;
- the areas of Puerto Madryn is Las Grutas they are recommended for diving;
- to Balneario El Cóndor it is possible to go sailing.
At the table
In Patagonia you can enjoy a multitude of excellent local foods. As in all of Argentina, meat is important, especially meat cordero (lamb) grilled on special grills (parrilla) which has a unique flavor mainly due to the herbs that the lamb has eaten.Another typical dish is dulce de leche, similar to caramel, which is obtained by adding sugar to milk and cooking everything. The Dulce de leche it is used to accompany most of the sweets of this region.
Drinks
The Mate, a bitter tea, is a very popular drink in Argentine Patagonia. Many ingredients, such as milk, sugar, orange or lemon zest and cinnamon can be added to the tea, according to your taste.
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