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7 Ways to Experience Remote Patagonia

Spanning the borders of both Chile and Argentina at the tip of South America, Patagonia has terrain that is rugged and wild, and its remote atmosphere is what draws a huge pilgrimage of travellers to experience unparalleled flora and fauna. Here are seven things to do when visiting this uttermost part of the world

By Serena Lee-Segal for readersdigest.ca

1. Hike the W in Torres del Paine

Be one with nature and hike the famous W circuit in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. It takes up to 5 days to complete the trail where you will have the opportunity to jump running streams, walk along glacier-filled lakes, scramble down boulders, and camp out next to the famed granite towers that dominate the landscape.

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    I can definitely see that with these steps you can experience Patagonia at its best. The writer was able to capture the beauty of the place in a very nice and authentic way.

    Submitted by Ludmilla Ferreira on Tue. 2011-06-28 9:06pm

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