Travel writer Wayne Bernhardson covers the best sights & adventures that Patagonia has to offer, from viewing the jagged peaks of Cuernos del Paine & hiking on Argentina`s Moreno Glacier to visiting Ushuaia, the world`s southernmost city. Bernhardson also offers various trip strategies, including The Andean Lakes Loop & The Natural History Tour. Including details on exploring the penguin-dotted Falkland Islands, staying in guest ranches in the Patagonian outback, & whale watching at the World Heritage Site of Peninsula Valdes, Moon Patagonia gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

Patagonia in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & account of some of the world’s most memorable & evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the landscape & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading & indices of literary, artistic & historical names & places & landmarks. ...

Patagonia at 1:160, 000 on a durable, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map from terra Quest, providing continuous coverage from Monte Fitz Roy in the Los Glaciares NP to the Torres del Paine NP & Puerto Natales. The map divides the region north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. The northern half starts at 49°12’ – the northern tip of the Los Glaciares National Park & covers mostly the Argentinian side including the trekking areas from El Chaltén, Viedma Glacier, Upsala Glacier & the western inlets of Lago Argentino. On the reverse the map starts with Peninula Magellanes & the Perito Moreno Glacier on the Argentinian side & continues southwards into Chile across the Torres del Paine National Park to the Ultima Esperanza Sound & Puerto Natales. Topography is vividly presented by contours at 50m intervals enhanced by relief shading, with colouring and/or graphics to indicate glaciers & ice calving zones, shrub/bushes or forests & wetlands, plus plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks, glaciers, passes, etc. Trekking routes are highlighted, indicating difficult passages & the map also shows canoe trails. Road network gives driving distances on main roads & many local tracks & shows locations of border crossings. Also marked are ferry routes & local airports. Symbols indicate settlements accessible by bus, hotels, campsites, mountain huts, bivouac places, ranger stations, fuel supplies, horse riding stables, medical help, etc. Latitude & longitude grid is at intervals of 2’. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The map is laminated in a format similar to the old cloth-dissected maps so that sections of it can be easily folded back without damage, & can be annotated with write-on/wipe-off marker pens.

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This bilingual Spanish-English field guide

Includes:: an introduction to the natural history & the protected

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Double-sided map of Patagonia with enlargements for the national parks area in northern Patagonia, Peninsula Valdez, & the whole of the southern Patagonia with Tierra del Fuego, plus street plans of main towns & resorts. On one side is a map of the whole of the Argentinian Patagonia at 1:2, 500, 000, showing the region ...

Overview road map of Patagonia & the Chilean side of the Andes, stretching southwards from Bahia Blanca & Neuquen in Argentina & Angol & Temuco in Chile. The map is designed to show the network of main paved & unsurfaced roads across this vast area, with driving distances on all routes & locations of petrol stations. In a region where isolated farms or homestead are often presented on maps as larger settlements, this title aims to show only towns & larger villages. The map has no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. Numerous drawings show various animals indigenous to the region. This title is part of the publishers’ series of maps of Patagonia & its most visited regions.

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Trek through some of the most impressive national parks in the world, watch whales bask off Peninsula Valdes & visit traditional Welsh tearooms in Gaiman. From the Ruta 40
- which Che Guevara made famous with his epic motorcycle tour
- to the remote, rustic estancias, Footprint Focus Patagonia will provide you with comprehensive coverage of this vast region. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Patagonia Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where is best to eat & sleep

Includes:: information on ice trekking, horse riding & more Detailed maps for Mount Fitz Roy, other key destinations Slim enough to fit in your pocket Packed with up-to-date information on all the key attractions & detailed information on activities that will take you off the beaten path, this Footprint Focus Guide is an ideal companion for your trip. The content of the Footprintfocus Patagonia guide has been extracted from Footprint's South American Handbook.



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Patagonia is a pioneering land of vast horizons & limitless possibilities. Footprint`s Patagonia Handbook will guide you from emerald waters & picturesque chalets, through estancias on the Argentine steppe, down to iceberg-strewn lakes & the granite spires of Torres del Paine. * Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including glacier trekking, white-water rafting, wildlife spotting, boat trips & trekking * Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from ancient cave art to thermal pools *

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budge * Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help them find the best experiences From whale-watching at Peninsula Valdes to the creaking glacial ice of Perito Moreno, Footprint`s fully updated 5th edition will help you navigate this frontier destination.

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Patagonia Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Patagonia Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...