Wild Patagonia: Peaks, Glaciers & Pumas

Browse our most frequently asked questions about Patagonia's climate, wildlife and more.

From prowling pumas to soaring Andean condors, learn about the iconic animals you may see on a Patagonia adventure!

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Patagonia adventure.

Take our nature quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about the wilds of Patagonia.

Find out what the typical weather conditions in Patagonia in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and precipitation.

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Patagonia expedition.

—By Peter Davis Krahenbuhl 
The Andes mountains of southern Chile and Argentina have some of the most iconic and sweeping scenery in the world, so it’s no wonder the natural wonders of Patagonia have seduced photographers for as long as there have...

—By Janet Joiner, WWF
In the southernmost part of South America, Patagonia occupies 260,000 square miles that spans Argentina and Chile. The region is known for its dramatic mountain peaks, an abundance...

—By Michelle Peters
Meet some of the almost 500 animal species that inhabit Patagonia. From the soaring Andean condor to the lesser rhea, get to know the creatures that call this majestic landscape home.

—By Elissa Poma
One of the most populous wild mammal species in South America, guanacos are sighted nearly daily on journeys through Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. During my visit, we saw herds galloping...

—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Bones are everywhere in Patagonia. They dry on the brown steppes and jut up from the desert’s gray floor. They protrude like blue spikes through the surface of lakes and bleach white on...

—By Kendal Bower
It was our first evening at EcoCamp Patagonia when we saw it—our first puma. Relaxing on a cool evening, a female puma lay at the bottom of a large hill directly below camp. She didn’t seem to...

—By Mandy Scott
Whenever I travel, I am always on the lookout for places or organizations that are truly upholding the spirit of conservation. EcoCamp Patagonia hits the nail on the head. The staff at this incredible camp, nestled in Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile...