This beautiful region includes, from north to south, the provinces
of Neuquen, Rio Black, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego,
and is one of the richest in Latin America as regards to nature
and landscapes. Located at the southern tip of Argentina, Patagonia
is known for a wealth of tourist attractions that are distributed
in the schedule depending on the area, season and weather conditions.
Supporters of skiing and other sports that take place in the snow
usually choose places like Chapelco, a few miles from San Martin
de los Andes, Neuquén, Cerro Catedral, near the famous San
Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Black , and La Hoya, in Chubut. These are
the main ski resorts of Patagonia, frequented mainly in the Argentine
winter, between June and September.
Patagonia is a true symbol Perito Moreno Glacier, which offers
stunning views from different places and for many specialists, is
the eighth wonder of the world. It is surrounded by trees and mountains,
and belongs to the Glaciers National Park, founded in 1937 in the
province of Santa Cruz. Thousands of tourists usually come to witness
the erosion causing landslides caused by water, which represents
a truly unique and wonderful.
The typical landscape of Patagonia up to the mountains, lakes and
snow. In this, the city that a visitor to the region can not miss
are Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, El Bolson and Ushuaia, known
as "the world's southernmost" among others. Meanwhile,
the town of Puerto Madryn, in Chubut, is the choice for those who
enjoy the delights of wildlife. Between June and December, the southern
right whale choose that area for mating and reproduction. You may
also see seals, Magellanic penguins and dolphins.
Not many years ago, Patagonia has become a tourist space even for
lovers of sun, sand and sea. The development of Balneario Las Grutas,
Rio Black, generated a significant movement in this sector of the
coast, before the '80 virtually confined to the beaches of the province
of Buenos Aires.
The name given to this area is due to Patagones, aborigines living
there when the first Spanish arrived. Interesting from the flexibility
of its proposals, the Patagonia region of Argentina who seduces
its visitors thanks to the splendor of its landscapes, usually dominated
by the mirage of the lakes, the freshness of the snowy mountains
and forests free.
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