Forests & Rivers
Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina's largest national park, covers an area of over 7,200 square kilometres. It is home to important glaciers of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The park's landscape is characterised by rugged mountains such as the impressive Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. The surrounding forests, waterfalls and rivers, such as the Rio Blanco valley, offer unparalleled views and are home to a rich variety of wildlife.
Patagonian steppe
The Patagonian steppe, a vast and rugged area in southern Argentina, covers large parts of the Patagonia region and significantly shapes its landscape. This expansive, arid plateau is bordered by the Andes mountain range to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The area is known for its extreme weather conditions and isolated location.
It covers most of the Argentine provinces and is often perceived as a monotonous plain, interrupted only by low hills and scattered mountains.
Rough Atlantic coast
The rugged Atlantic coast of Patagonia in Argentina, famous for its dramatic beauty and extraordinary wildlife, is one of the most fascinating and unspoilt regions in South America. This extensive coastline stretches for hundreds of kilometres. It is known for its impressive variety of animal species, which have adapted to the often extreme conditions. The iconic Peninsula Valdes, which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, is home to extraordinary fauna. Between June and December, southern right whales, majestic smooth whales, gather in the sheltered bays to give birth to their young.
Torres del Paine
In the south of the vast ice field and in the southern part of Chile lies Torres del Paine National Park, one of Patagonia's crown jewels. With its rugged, untouched beauty, dramatic mountain ranges, turquoise lakes and clear rivers, and diverse wildlife, the park is one of the most impressive nature reserves in the world. The vegetation consists of robust grasses, bushes and small trees that can withstand the strong winds and low temperatures. Animal species include the puma and the guanaco.
Ovejeros
Sheep farming in Tierra del Fuego is a traditional and still important industry that is deeply rooted in the history and society of the region. The beginnings of sheep farming in the Magellan region and Tierra del Fuego date back to the 19th century. At the heart of daily work on the estancias is the ovejero, the shepherd. He is a central figure in the organisation of sheep farming, equipped with stamina, craftsmanship and a deep understanding of the animals and the landscape.
Tierra del Fuego
The Magallanes region is one of the most remote and impressive landscapes on earth. Characteristic features of this area are the Strait of Magellan, numerous branching fjords and the Chilean part of Tierra del Fuego. The topography is extremely diverse: archipelagos, waterways, rivers, bays, high mountains and extensive mountain ranges define the landscape. At the same time, this region is home to remarkable flora and fauna that has adapted to the harsh climatic conditions.