subject: Experience The Cities Of Patagonia [print this page] Patagonia is in South America and is boarded by Argentina and Chile. With some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world, and boasting an abundant and diverse wildlife, the cities of Patagonia have long been a favorite vacation spot among tourists.
Argentine Patagonia:
Ushuaia is located on the Argentine side of Tierra del Fuego and was founded on October 12, 1884 as part of the South Atlantic Expedition. Aerolneas, Argentinas provides eight daily flights that stop in Calafate, providing easy access to Ushuaia and making this area one of the best places to visit in Chile. Surrounded by the Martial Mounds, Ushuaia offers panoramic views of sea, mountain and forests all at the same time.
Some of the more popular tourist attractions include; Museo del Fin del Mundo, Tierra del Fuego National Park and Glaciar Martial. Other popular things to do and see are the Ushuaia Jail and Marine Museum, The End of the World Train, and the Beagle Channel and Lobos Island.
Chilean Patagonia:
Puerto Natales was founded on May 30, 1911 and has become a very popular tourist location since then. The capital of Ultima Esperanza province, Puerto Natales can be accessed by several nearby airports. This city is one of the largest in Chile in terms of square footage and population. Derived from the Latin word natalis, which means birth, Puerto Natales' offers a pleasant climate and scenic attractions to travelers.
Popular tourist attractions include several national parks; Torres del Paine National Park, the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park; and the Alacalufes National Reserve, museums and natural attractions.
Punta Arenas:
In 1927 this city of Punta Arenas was renamed Magellanes. The name was changed back to Punta Arenas in 1938, and since 1977 it has been one of only two free ports. Situated along the Magellan Strait, Punta Arenas was once a penal colony until international trade grew, and the area experienced a sheep farming boom and the gold rush of the 1900s.
Literally translated to mean Sandy Point, Punta Arenas has many area attractions such as museums, forests, monuments and the Strait of Magellan. Visitors to The Nao Victoria Museum can view the first ship that ever circumnavigated the world. Or if you prefer, you can watch and observe thousands of penguins at the Los Pinginos Natural Monument.
Visitors to this region can travel conveniently by air or sea. Come view the diverse wildlife, tour the museums and natural wonders or take a cruise through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel and explore Patagonia, one of the most beautiful and pristine places on earth.
