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03/09/08

The Patagonia lands: from Argentina to Chile


This photo is from Patagonia lands, from the road that leads to the border of Chile, not far from Puerto Natales. This is the place where the geography of the big spaces has a lot to say. Patagonia is the wild, wind swept region of southern Argentina and Chile that makes up the southern cone of the South American continent. Chile’s portion of Patagonia is even more inhabitable. Mountains and glaciers crash into each amid sheltered bays and lush green forests. The southern half is unconnected by road from the north, therefore ferries, planes, or a detour into Argentina is necessary if traveling the length of the region. You can traverse the northern half along the Carretera Austral, the wild highway that is impassable for much of the year that passes through temperate rainforest, snow covered mountains, and glaciers. The distances are enormous, the winds are free to run and our spirits felt the same, a huge space to breath.

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