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# Planning a trip to Patagonia? Check out our ultimate guide for adventurers
Patagonia is synonymous with adventure. The southern tip of Chile and Argentina is one of the most untouched and wildest territories in South America. Therefore, if you are thinking of visiting this place, we invite you to get to know a guide where we will clear up the main doubts that any adventurer may have when organising a trip to the end of the world.
Follow the indications with this list of must-sees, which includes all the points of interest and activities that you should include in your itinerary.
## What are the entry requirements?
If you are traveling from Europe or are in one of the neighboring countries, you should check a couple of weeks before arriving at your destination. Whether you are in Argentina or Chile, the required documentation is updated with some frequency, although without radical changes.
At the date of publication of this article, these are the required documents by country:
Argentina
- Valid passport, DNI or identity card.
- Complete an affidavit with the Ministry of the Interior at least 48 hours before travel.
- Present a COVID-19 health insurance that includes coverage, isolation and/or sanitary transfer.
Chile
- Present identification documents (identity card or passport) to the International Police and a stamped visa (depending on the country of origin).
- If everything is in order, you will receive a document called "Tarjeta de Turismo" (Tourist Card). This is personal and non-transferable and has a duration of 90 days, with the possibility of extending it for another 90 days. At the end of the trip it must be returned to the International Police and to extend the validity of the card you must apply for it at the Regional Intendencias, Oficina de Extranjería (Immigration Office).
- Demonstrate economic solvency (80 or 100 dollars per day is recommended).
For the most up-to-date information, we recommend you visit the website of the [Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Chile](https://www.minrel.gob.cl/recomendaciones-para-ingresar-a-chile/minrel_old/2008-06-19/154047.html#:~:text=Ministerio%20de%20Relaciones%20Exteriores,-Ir%20al%20nuevo&text=Los%20turistas%20para%20ingresar%20a,dependiendo%20del%20pa%C3%ADs%20de%20procedencia\).) and the [Ministry of the Interior](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migraciones/turistas#:~:text=Pasaporte%20vigente%20o%20C%C3%A9dula%20de,Tasa%20de%20renovaci%C3%B3n.) for Argentina.
## When is the best time to travel?
The best time to visit Patagonia is in summer (December-January-February).
In summer you can observe the Patagonian flora and fauna more vividly than in other seasons (with maximum temperatures of 25º). An ideal time to do different activities related to hiking, mountaineering and climbing.
## Timetables for visiting the places
Unlike places where tourism is more massive, especially in the cities, most places in Patagonia do not have timetables: you are in nature and you can explore freely, although it is always advisable to do your activities in daylight.
Another recommendation is to walk in a group and ask the locals where you want to go, as the further south you go, the more likely you are to be walking on private Patagonian property without knowing it. All you have to do is ask for permission to walk and in some cases they may even offer their horses to transport you.
We cannot forget that Patagonia is a territory of parks and natural reserves. These places do have timetables, but there is also the possibility of camping there. Among the most recommended are:
- Cerro Castillo Park. Entrance through Mirador Laguna Cerro Castillo from 7:00 to 12:00 hrs. Entrance to the Horquetas by Route 7 is until 13:00 hrs.
- Douglas Pumalín National Park. Open from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:30 hrs.
- Patagonia National Park. Main entrance from Monday to Sunday from 8:30 to 13:00 hrs and from 14:00 to 17:30 hrs. Chacabuco entrance from monday to sunday from 8:30 to 13:00 hrs and from 14:00 to 18:00 hrs.
- Torres del Paine National Park. Open from Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs. Admission is by reservation only and is valid for up to 3 days (with the possibility of renewal).
- Yendegaia National Park. Currently you must apply in advance to CONAF (National Forestry Corporation of Chile), which reserves the right of admission.
If you love visiting conservation parks we recommend the [17 National Parks Route](https://www.rutadelosparques.org/). It is more than 2.800 km long from Puerto Montt to Cabo de Hornos. With this route you can get the [Passport](https://pasaporte.rutadelosparques.org/)- Route of the Patagonian Parks and you will have access to all of them.
## How to get to Patagonia?
One of the most incredible places in the world requires an incredible journey, it is not as simple as taking a flight from Madrid or Paris and arriving directly to Patagonia. To do this you must take a flight from your place of origin to Santiago de Chile or Buenos Aires in Argentina, where you have international airports (Chile: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport - Argentina: Ministro Pistarini "Ezeiza" International Airport).
After arriving at one of the international airports, you can take a domestic flight to Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales Coyhaique and Balmaceda on the Chilean side, via Sky Airlines or Latam; and on the Argentinean side, direct flights to Puerto Madryn, Bariloche and Calafate where you can travel by Latam, Aerolineas Argentinas or Andes airlines.
Another option when arriving at Santiago's international airport is to go by land to where the Carretera Austral begins, one of the most attractive routes on the entire South American continent. Keep in mind that there are at least 1,000 km to travel just to the starting point in Puerto Montt. That's where the adventure really begins.
If you have a tour booked, we recommend that you travel 2 days before your final destination. In the high season (December - March) there are unfortunately delays and cancellations of flights, either due to weather conditions or overbooking. You should therefore be prepared for any eventuality.
## Destinations not to miss
When planning your trip, it is important to know which places in Patagonia you want to visit, depending on your favourite activity or if you want to do a bit of everything. Here are some unmissable spots for climbing, trekking, sailing or just taking in the scenery.
If you want to know more about the most beautiful destinations in Patagonia, we invite you to download our eBook by [clicking here](https://blog.tolhuinexpeditions.com/en/ebook?hsLang=en).
### Places to go climbing and mountaineering
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- **Torres del Avellano**
Duration: 7 to 15 days
Season: November to March
Difficulty level: 2
- **San Valentin Hill**
Duration: 15 to 21 days
Season: November to February
Difficulty level: 4
- **Castillo Summit**
Duration: 2 to 7 days
Season: November to April
Difficulty level: 2
- **San Lorenzo Massif or Monte Cochrane**
Duration: 6 days
Season: November to March
Difficulty level: 4
- **Paine Towers**
Duration: 7 to 12 days
Season: November to March
Difficulty level: 3
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- North and South Icefields
Duration: 15 to 21 days
Season: October to March
Difficulty level: 4
- **Tranquilo River Harbour - Marble Chapels**
Duration: 2 to 4 days
Season: November to April
Difficulty level: 2
- **Cerro Castillo Lagoon**
Duration: 1 day
Season: September to April
Difficulty level: 2
- **General Carrera Lake**
Duration: 4 to 7 days
Season: September to April
Difficulty level: 2
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- **Dientes de Navarino**
Duration: 7 to 10 days
Season: December to February
Difficulty level: 3
- **Castillo Hill**
Duration: 4 days
Season: September to April
Difficulty level: 2
- **San Lorenzo Hill**
Duration: 10 to 15 days
Season: November to February
Difficulty level: 4
- **Circuit of Wild Trails**
Starts: Cerro Castillo.
Ends: Chacabuco Valley in Patagonia National Park.
Duration: 16 days
Season: October to March
Difficulty level: 3
### To contemplate the landscape
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- **Southern Highway**
Duration: 19 days
Season: November to March
Difficulty level: 4
- **Tierra del Fuego**
Duration: 28 days
Season: December to February
Difficulty level: 4
- **Douglas Pumalin Park**
Duration: 15 to 20 days
Season: January to April
Difficulty level: 3
- **Darwin Mountain Range**
Duration: 28 days
Season: December to February
Difficulty level: 4
It is worth noting that in one place you can do different activities and it is not limited only to the ones mentioned above. In the end, appreciating the scenery is something you do all the time from Patagonia, but it's all about taking advantage of the opportunities at each point to do such activities.
## All you need to do is travel!
This is the basic information you need to plan your adventure, although we only delve into Chilean Patagonia. If you want to know more about any of these destinations we invite you to check our [expeditions](https://tolhuinexpeditions.com/es/patagonia-2/) and consult more practical information or testimonials in our blog.
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