Moon Patagonia: With National Parks in Argentina & Chile - (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide) 6th Edition (Paperback)

About the Book

Patagonia's staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Go to the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia.

Book Synopsis

Patagonia's staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Go to the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries including ten days exploring the best of the region, classic Patagonia road trips, and more
• Outdoor adventures: Hike the glacier of Perito Moreno National Park, see penguins and marine mammals off the coast of the Falkland Islands, and go horseback riding through the Torres mountains
• The top sights and unique experiences: Glimpse Patagonia's ancient past at Cueva de las Manos or visit Chile's lakes district to learn more about the Mapuche people. Savor authentic asado at a local ranch, sample seafood in Santiago, and take a tango lesson in Buenos Aires
• Expert author and world traveler Wayne Bernhardson shares his perspective on his favorite place on earth
• Full-color, vibrant photos throughout
• Detailed maps and useful tips for getting around and exploring on your own
• Focused coverage of Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Northern Argentine Patagonia, the Chilean Lakes District, Aisén and Continental Chiloé, Southern Argentine Patagonia, Magallanes, Argentine Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands
• Thorough background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment

With Moon Patagonia's practical tips and insider advice, you can have the trip of a lifetime.

Want to see more of South America? Check out Moon Chile or Moon Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.

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About the Author

Wayne Bernhardson first traveled to Patagonia in 1979, visiting both Chile and Argentina as far as Tierra del Fuego, "the uttermost part of the earth," and has returned to the region almost every year since 1990. He also spent a year walking, sailing, and flying around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and had the pleasure of revisiting them to research this book. He owns an apartment in Buenos Aires, near the Palermo botanical gardens, and spends four to five months in the "Southern Cone" countries every year.

Wayne earned his PhD in geography at the University of California, Berkeley, but abandoned academia for a perpetual Latin American road trip that many university faculty envy. He has authored other Moon guides and has written for magazines and newspapers including Trips, the San Francisco Chronicle, the American Geographical Society's Focus, Business Traveler, Dupont Registry Tampa Bay, Postcards, National Geographic Traveler, Latin Trade, and Travel Holiday. He often gives lectures on destinations he covers in his books.

When not in South America, Wayne resides in Oakland, California, with his wife, María Laura Massolo, their daughter, Clio Bernhardson-Massolo, and their Alaskan malamute, Malbec (named for Argentina's signature red wine).