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Patagonia History

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PATAGONES

named after their big footsteps

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1,80m

Aonikenk Indians of great stature

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1832

YEAR OF THE Arrival of Charles Darwin

The first encounter between the white man and the original peoples took place in 1520,

when Fernando de Magallanes, discoverer of the strait that bears his name, spotted the strong and tall people who were baptized as Patagones, by their great footsteps, giving origin thus to the name Patagonia.

This people were the Aonikenk, whose average height was 1.80 m. known for their great stature, these inhabitants were nomadic hunters, who entered when the ice of the last glaciation was removed. They occupied the steppes from the Santa Cruz River in Argentina, to the North, to the Strait of Magellan, to the South.

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With the presence of European foreigners, the process of colonization and the creation of the Estancias (cattle ranches), the settlers and the Aonikenk affected the use of the same lands, which led to this original people migrating to more remote lands.

Between 1832 and 1834, Charles Darwin arrived in Patagonia aboard the Beagle boat, where he recorded the coast of Patagonia, the steppes and various mountains. In this expedition he collected enough material to generate his Theory of evolution and various contributions to palaeontology, anthropology, geology and zoology.

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Gastronomy

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The southernmost region of Chile has a great offer to enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic route with food of the best level and good drinks, for all tastes, styles, and pockets. From typical patagonian cuisine to sophisticated preparations, Chilean Patagonia will allow you to have a culinary experience that you will hardly forget.

If you are in Punta Arenas, the must-sees of gastronomy are, without a doubt, a good hot chocolate and the classic “choripán” with milk w/ banana. For lunch or dinner a patagonian lamb, a very varied barbecue, various ways to prepare king crab, a fried black conger, southern hake, hare stews and sea urchins, among many other delicacies in the area .

These types of dishes can be found in the gastronomic district, between the Plaza de Armas and the waterfront, in the streets Errázuriz, O’Higgins, José Menéndez, Monseñor José Fagnano, and Francisco Sampaio Square.

In the Municipal Market of Punta Arenas is where the flavors and aromas of the sea meet. Here you can buy fresh products, such as seafood and fish. In the place, it is also possible to find cookeries with varied preparations.

Puerto Natales, meanwhile, has become an interesting gastronomic center, recognized for its delicacies that can be enjoyed in the different restaurants and pubs located in the city center and on the coastal board. In addition, visits are made to a craft brewery and a gin distillery, to taste its exquisite flavors.

In Tierra del Fuego the typical dish is the Patagonian Style Lamb Barbecue that you can find in restaurants and specially in the Patagonian Estancias (Patagonian ranches) and of course the King Crab.

While in Puerto Williams in Navarino Island, the must is tasting a fresh King Crab, very easy to find as in it costs is where usually is captured, we also recommend the fresh white wild fish like southern hake and conger.

WHAT TO DO

WAYS TO TRAVEL

MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE

OVERLAND OVERLAND

BIKE BIKE

TREKKING TREKKING

CAR RENTAL CAR RENTAL

NAVIGATION NAVIGATION

MOTORCYCLE

MOTORCYCLE

This is an adventure of 2300 km on two wheels, knowing the main attractions of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego that begins in Punta Arenas.

OVERLAND

OVERLAND

If you enjoy adrenaline and exploring extreme places, we invite you to get into a 4 × 4 vehicle and start an adventure that you will surely always remember.

BIKE

BIKE

Enjoying the landscape and playing sports is an excellent combination, and what better way to travel through the Magellanic landscape by bicycle, breathing the pure air of this southern area.

TREKKING

TREKKING

The impressive landscape of the Magallanes region is the perfect place to practice this great activity, Tierra del Fuego, Navarino Island, Magallanes and Ultima Esperanza offer various alternatives in attractiveness, difficulty and landscape

CAR RENTAL

CAR RENTAL

If your intention is to travel independently or with your family the different attractions of Patagonia, we recommend you rent a car, jeep or truck and with a map in hand to start your trip, enjoying at your own pace and according to your times and interests.

NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

In the region you can find different alternatives to enjoy Patagonia by sea, crossing fjords, bays, glaciers and islands. Knowing legends surrounding these waters.

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