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Atmosphere
Patagonia means "Big Foot" in the native language of the region. The climate of Chilean Patagonia from January to March (Patagonia's summer months) is similar to that of the Pacific Northwest, with temperate rain forests and high coastal mountains. However, across the Andes in Esquel, Argentina, the climate and topography change, with the mountains giving way to beautiful, windswept, arid plains. Patagonia is a land of extremes. Even in the summer months, expect temperatures to range from the upper 40s to low 80s -- perfect for the wild rainbow, brook, and brown trout that populate the region. The weather in this region of the world moves from the Pacific Ocean towards the Andes; the wind leaves the Pacific moisture in Chile before it streams across the mountains into Argentina. To reach these remote, idyllic regions, Patago travels south approximately 800 miles from Santiago or Buenos Aires.
Due South
There are a thousand reasons to travel south of the equator with Patago. Have you seen the constellation Orion upside down? It’s incredible, as is the Southern Cross. Penguins, albatross and condors are common in Patagonia, with rhea, guanacos and Patagonian foxes. A glimpse of a pudu or puma is always an exciting possibility too.
Some amazing events have occurred here at the southern tip of Chile. Names like Charles Darwin and Ferdinand Magellan echo inspirationally through the region. This is your chance to step back in time and see how the early settlers in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming lived in the early 1900s. You will experience why Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid chose the Esquel region of Patagonia as their hideout away from home. Let Patago engage you in the unique history of Patagonia as we explore and enjoy its beauty.
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