10 Things to Do: Patagonia, Argentina

Patagonia, the rugged, southern frontier region shared by Argentina and Chile, was once believed to be the home of a race of giants. It still looms large as a wild landscape where myth and reality coincide. The site of major hydro projects, the Argentine Patagonia also boasts four World Heritage sites. The best place to start your adventure is from San Carlos de Bariloche in Rio Negro province. Flights leave Buenos Aires daily. Don’t forget to layer—the weather can be unpredictable.

1. Travel through the Road of the Seven Lakes. The picturesque Ruta de los Siete...

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