5 things to do in Patagonia

Iguazu Falls is an awe-inspiring group of waterfalls that lies on the border of Argentina and Brazil. We recommend you visit Puerto Iguazu, a national park on the Argentina side. The park offers six trails where visitors can experience panoramic views of the rushing falls and immerse themselves in the surrounding rainforest. But Devil’s Throat is undoubtedly the park’s crown jewel, towering at over 200 feet tall and over 400 feet wide. You can take a rafting excursion to cool off and feel the exhilarating sensation of Devil’s Throat’s massive falls crashing around you.

Fitz Roy Mountain sits on the Argentina-Chile border. The tallest peak towers at a staggering 11,000 feet. Most people embark on the Fitz Roy trek, with some popular routes being a full-day intensive hike or a leisurely three to four day journey to the base of the mountain. The town of El Chaltén offers hostels, midrange hotels and luxury lodges to choose from at different points of the trek.

Located inside Los Glaciares National Park and accessible via a short flight from Buenos Aires, the Perito Moreno Glacier is an icy terrain stretching almost 100 miles across. This glacier is just one of many that feeds the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the third largest freshwater reserve in the world. Visitors can take a boat tour or trek the glacier’s rugged terrain. You might even witness icy shards break off and crash into the freezing waters below.

Patagonian food is delicious, drawing from the area’s native plants, wildlife and other outside influences. Empanadas de Cordero (Lamb Empanadas) is a popular dish well-loved across the region. The dough is filled with a thick lamb stew instead of traditional meat and cheese. Other must-try dishes include centolla patagónica (Patagonian king crab) and yerba mate—a strong, caffeinated herbal tea often shared socially at parks and cafes throughout Santiago and Buenos Aires.