Ever rich in myth and romance, long beloved of explorers and backpackers, Patagonia is establishing itself as a bona fide short- to medium-term holiday destination, with an infrastructure as developed as the landscape is wild. Covering Argentina and Chile, this book takes you across arid steppes to lakes, monstrous peaks to wind-leveled plains.
Leading adventurous travelers from shimmering lakes and monstrous peaks to remote hamlets and bustling tourist centers, this authoritative guide recommends where to find the best regional foods and products in each. The national parks of Argentina and Chile, plus whale-watching at Peninsula Valdis, are explored in depth.
