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North and South Patagonia of Chile

Tourism, attractions, sports and recreations, sightseeing, maps, pictures, tourism and travel resources for Chilean Patagonia, divided into two sub-regions: north and south. Patagonia Norte includes part of Los Lagos (10) and Aysen (11) regions. Patagonia Sur includes the Magallanes region (12) and the Chilean Antarctic Territory.
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A Trip Through the Chilean Fjords to San Rafael Lake and Glacier

Travel aboard the Skorpios III from Puerto Montt to Laguna and Glacier San Rafael by way of the Chiean fjords to see the l30,000 year-old glacier, the one nearest the equator.

Popular Tours in Southern Chile and Patagonia

Popular Tours in Southern Chile and Patagonia includes visits to Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt, Ancud with Museum Visit, Punta Arenas, Bulnes Fort, Penguin Sanctuary and Otway Sound, Sailing to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers, Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave, Tierra del Fuego and a side trip to Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina.

Viaje Por Los Canales y Fiordos Del Sur De Chile

Guest Author Clarence Fisk sails through the canals and fjords of Southern Chile, describing the passage, glaciers, regional characteristics and life aboard the Skorpios III tour ship. In Spanish. Check out the slide show at Fotos del Viaje Por Los Canales y Fiordos Del Sur De Chile with descriptions in English.

Torres del Paine Grand Circuit

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine is a world-renowned area with mountain ranges up to 9000 ft, including the spectacular Cuernos del Paine at 6300 ft. Thousands of visitors annually come to trek, camp, mountain climb, hike and ride through the park on any of the numerous trails or stay in lodgings and venture out on daily walks.

Trekking Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine, Chile%u2019s spectacular national park in southern Patagonia, is a wonderland of craggy, granite peaks, snow clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, waterfalls and rivers, pampas and thick Magellanic forests, meadows, forests and no matter where you look, fantastic scenery.

Historic Churches of Chiloé Photo Tour

In the 18th century, there were about 300 churches established on the large island and the smaller islands clustered in the Archipelago of Chiloé. The churches were part of the evangelical mission of the Roman Catholic Church and while almost every settlement had its own church, they shared the services of visiting priests who conducted services and dispensed the sacraments. Many of these churches are listed by UNESCO as cultural heritage sites.

Views of Isla Grande de Chiloé

The Chiloe Archipelago, in Chile's Northern Patagonia, has long been a place of mystery and mysticism. Famous for seafood, handicrafts, and the warmth of its people, Chiloé is a scenic and an increasingly popular destination for walking, biking, fishing, paddling and birding.

Isla Grande de Chiloé - Island of Legend and Lore

The Chiloe Archipelago, in Chile's Northern Patagonia, has long been a place of mystery and mysticism and an increasingly popular destination for walking, biking, fishing, paddling and birding.

Golfo del Corovado

A scenic picture of the stretch of water between the southern end of the Isla Grande de Chiloé and the mainland.

Views of Chiloe Island

Ancud and other communities, water scenes and wildlife.

Monte Balmaceda Glacier

This picture shows how much the glacier is receding.

Serrano Glacier

Serrano Glacier empties into Lago Serrano where intrepid kayakers get up close and personal.

Torres del Paine National Park

These color pictures only hint at the grandeur of the granite peaks and wild scenery.

Torres del Paine Partially Re-Opens

2012 Torres del Paine re-opens after forest fire

Views of Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas is the main seaport for the region of Magallanes. A duty free port, it is a busy center for fishing, commerce, Antarctic research, wool, oil and tourism.

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