Patagonia News, Events & Updates
Archeological findings reveal that Patagonia and the Tierra del Fuego was inhabited by native peoples as far back as 4,500 years ago. These native tribes are commonly referred to as ‘Tehuelche tribes’ or ‘Fuegians’ but actually refer to a number of separate groups with their own unique dialects and traditions. …
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The Quasar Forest in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park was born out of tragedy. The 2011 fire devastated tens of thousands of hectares of its pristine wilderness, decimating its native animal populations, unique plant species, and most of all, its trees. Restoration efforts and…
Archeological findings reveal that Patagonia and the Tierra del Fuego was inhabited by native peoples as far back as 4,500 years ago. These native tribes are commonly referred to as ‘Tehuelche tribes’ or ‘Fuegians’ but actually refer to a number of separate groups with their…
When traveling to the southernmost reaches of Patagonia you will encounter an amazing landscape, a land shaped by the winds, Tierra del Fuego. Beautiful forests inhabited by the most intriguing wildlife, but also an unwelcome guest; a creature introduced in the 1940s, brought all the…
Fires are not common in Torres del Paine National Park, but when they occur they can be a big problem. Dry summers along with persistent strong winds are perfect for a Torres del Paine fire to propagate quickly as the flames are carried by the…
It was a very sad day for Patagonia. Douglas Tompkins, an American conservationist, outdoors man, philanthropist, filmmaker, agriculturalist, and businessman; died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 from severe hypothermia in a kayaking accident, Chilean authorities said. The Aysen health service said the 72-year-old Douglas Tompkins, who…
Massive Whale Die-Off in Patagonia has become the topic of residents and scientists over the past few months. National Geographic recently released an article on the shocking news of the discovery of the corpses of 337 dead sei whales in Chile’s southern Patagonia (in a…
