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Patagonia is the planet's most dramatic full stop — a million square kilometers of wilderness shared between Chile and Argentina, where the Andes meet the Southern Ocean in a collision of ice, rock, and wind. Torres del Paine is the crown jewel, but the entire region — from the Lake District to Tierra del Fuego — offers landscapes that defy photography.
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Safety RatingSafe
Quick Facts
CurrencyChilean Peso / Argentine Peso
LanguageSpanish
Time ZoneCLT / ART (UTC-3 / UTC-4)
Visa & Entry
US/EU citizens: no visa needed for stays up to 90 days in Chile/Argentina.
Full visa & vaccination details →Local Customs & Etiquette
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Mate (herbal tea) is a social ritual — accepting an offer is a sign of friendship
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Dinner starts late: 9-10pm is normal in Argentina
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Propina (tip) of 10% is standard in restaurants
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Weather changes dramatically within hours — always layer
Insider Tips from WorldAdventure Guides
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Book refugios inside Torres del Paine 6+ months ahead — they sell out
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The Perito Moreno Glacier is best visited mid-morning when the ice calving is most active
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Rent a car in El Calafate for Ruta 40 — the views are worth the gravel road
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Bring wind-resistant everything — Patagonia wind is not a breeze, it's a personality trait
Expeditions in Patagonia