Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Un/Mapped Patagonia: Big Five wildlife, must-see sites & advice from a National Geographic photography expert

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Un/Mapped - The                                            exhilaration of discovery in                                            the world's remote places

PATAGONIA The                                                      Land at the End of                                                      the World


A remote southern territory with stunning scenery, carved by glaciers and punctuated by labyrinthine fjords, Patagonia has long captivated adventurers with its unspoiled tracts of wilderness and grandiose sense of isolation. See the five places our travel experts have put at the top of the list, including a pristine national park home to pumas and condors and South America's southernmost tip, Cape Horn.


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PATAGONIA'S                                                      WILDLIFE Meet the

With diverse ecosystems across mountain, steppe and coast, Patagonia supports an outstanding array of wildlife, many endemic to this far-off region. Meet the Andean condor, one of the largest flying birds in the world, the guanaco, an elegant cousin of the African camel, and the rest of the "Big Five" species that define this near-mythic wilderness.


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A                                                      Photographer's                                                      Paradise

National Geographic photography expert Krista Rossow has captured stunning images of some of the world's most scenic locations—Antarctica, the Galápagos, and especially Patagonia, with its boundless landscapes and profuse wildlife. Discover what makes this breathtaking territory a treasured subject for Rossow, plus find out her top tips for shooting in the heart-stopping southern frontier.


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Worth the Trip:                                                      Far-Flung Splendor


Your journey doesn't have to stop with Patagonia's untamed wonderland. Continue on to an abundance of seldom-seen sights in South America and beyond. Walk among the massive king penguin colonies on South Georgia Island, venture into the remote reaches of the Amazon to the world's largest single-drop waterfall, or navigate through Chile's thunderous "Glacier Alley." Indulge your appetite for adventure with these once-in-a-lifetime experiences—it's worth going the distance.


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