Patagonia
Patagonia is an adventure traveler’s paradise. And depending on the age and interests of the kids, the adventure can be soft or extreme. You can travel on or off the beaten path. And whether you spend your days on an estancia herding cattle or exploring the great outdoors, a family vacation in Patagonia can be as rustic or as luxurious as you desire.





Extending from the Rio Colorado to the Straights of Magellan, Patagonia stretches south covering nearly half of Chile and Argentina. And while it may be remote, Patagonia is hardly the end of the world. Soaring pink and white granite rock, sparkling lakes and deep blue sea, jagged snowy peaks and golden grasslands, looming glaciers and dramatic ever-changing skies ensure there is much to admire and enjoy.
Watch sea life on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Enjoy cold-water scuba diving in Puerto Madryn. Dig for fossils in the Valley of the Dinosaurs and Valle de la Luna (Ischigualasto). Practice your mountaineering skills in El Chaltén. Visit one or more of the national parks. Cruise past icebergs from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. Enjoy sport fishing just about anywhere. And depending on the season, hike or snowboard in Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, El Calafate and Ushuaia.

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History & Culture
Learn more about Patagonia's history and the dinosaurs that once roamed here. Find out more about the history and culture of the Tehuelche Indians and Mapuche Nation as well as the Welsh colonies in Patagonia.
Maps
Get interactive maps of Patagonia and plot your route with kids.
Books
Get reading lists for travel to Patagonia for adults and kids. Learn more about contemporary Argentine literature and Chilean authors in Spanish.
Music & Sound
There is little tango here. Patagonia is home to Argentine folk music and Mapuche song.
Kids' stuff
Get fun facts for kids and introduce them to the history Patagonia as well as the regions wildlife before you depart.
Organizations
Find out more about a few of the local organizations working to protect Patagonia's flora and fauna.
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