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Why visit Patagonia

On South America’s southern frontier, nature grows wild, barren and beautiful. Spaces are large, as are the silences that fill them. For the newly arrived, such emptiness can be as impressive as the sight of Patagonia’s jagged peaks, pristine rivers and dusty backwater oases. In its enormous scale, Patagonia offers a wealth of potential experiences and landscapes.

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Ends of the Earth: Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Gazing at the glacial glory of Patagonia's striking and sprawling Perito Moreno Glacier
  2. 2 Marveling at the mountain, lake, and glacier landscapes of Chile's Torres del Paine
  3. 3 Cruising along Grey Lake for views of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field's mighty Grey Glacier
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