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As scenic as Torres del Paine in Chile? Tick! More accessible? Tick! Cool town? Tick! With stunning scenery and the perfect 2 day circuit suitable for even inexperienced walkers, the Fitzroy massif in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, is a rewarding destination.
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It is easy to combine a stay at a classic Argentinian estancia with a visit to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier, found within the UNESCO listed Los Glaciares National Park
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One of the most interesting ferry routes in the world travels through the fjords of Patagonia, in southern Chile. The three night trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – or vice-versa – has beautiful scenery with a chance to spot some of the elusive wildlife and birds of this remote region.
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One of the world’s best drives? Running for 180 km north from Bariloche, Argentina, the Seven Lakes Drive has stunning scenery with some charming villages en route: I would certainly put it in my Top Ten.
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The world’s southernmost hiking circuit is found in the Dientes mountains of Isla Navarino, off the southern coast of Chile. With a wild and desolate beauty, they offer an experience far off the beaten track for intrepid self supported hikers.
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A remote island archipelago to the west of Chile, Chiloe is famous for its UNESCO wooden churches. However. there are also delightful towns to explore, unspoilt countryside and an interesting mythology.
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Accommodation is expensive in Ushuaia, the world’s ‘southernmost city’ in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and the place is not that attractive. However, there is some beautiful countryside nearby with great free camping opportunities. Here are 5 of our favorites.
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It may bill itself as the end of the world, and it may even feel like the end of the world, but once you have exhausted the city of Ushuaia there is more to explore in the countryside around it. Head east to the historic Estancia Harberton and you will find yourself in the midst of unspoilt beautiful countryside on the edge of the Beagle Channel.
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If visiting Bariloche, Argentina, it is worth venturing a little further afield. Here are some great sights you can see on a beautiful circuit from El Bolson, itself the vibrant hippie capital of the country, and just 100 km to the south.
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From Punta Arenas. It is easy to hire a car to explore the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. You will find a unique colony of king penguins, historic homesteads, sweeping steppes and beautiful lakes amidst wild mountain scenery.
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