Resources for Travel to Argentina – Patagonia and Lake District
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Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Oct 7, 2009 |
On the coast we park our Land Cruiser and walk on a remote beach, shared only with a few fishing people. After about two kilometres we see the first sea elephants lying in the sand, warming themselves in the sun. In most places you can only see these animals from high up on a cliff and now suddenly we find ourselves walking among them, which makes it quite special. We keep our distance and are constantly alert for warning signs from the females who guard their young. When they feel threatened they start to breathe loudly and their nostrils grow large. When that's not enough they lift their heads up, open their mouths and produce a deep sound which is something between a sigh and a growl. Some of the sea elephants are snoring deeply and the obese males seem to be the least disturbed of all.
We camp nearby and at eight in the morning we're the only three to enter the Natural Park of Punta Tombo. This is one of the largest of the Magellan Penguin colonies in the world with about half a million penguins returning here every year to breed and hatch their eggs. We're early, even the penguins haven't waken up yet. While following the paths we pass right beside their nests, dug in the sand or hidden under bushes; most of them have two eggs. It's quite amazing that the presence of thousands of tourists [who start arriving in big coaches from ten o'clock onward] apparently doesn't disturb this process. The first two hours are ours, in complete silence and peace. It's awesome.
Wildlife and bushcamping are the major attractions to Patagonia and the Lake District. Bring warm clothes and be prepared for lots of wind. Below you will find links to articles which I wrote after having visited these marvellous places. They give a glimpse of nature's majesty that's awaiting you in Argentina. Enjoy!
edited on Oct 23 to add new article
Oct 21, 2009
The Lake District is a popular travel destination in Argentina, with adventure activities like mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, hiking and camping. more...
Apr 13, 2009
Dinosaur Museums in Neuquén, Argentina: Museums in Patagonia Display Dinosaur Bones and Fossils
Argentina has one of the world's richest collections of dinosaur bones and fossils. Around Neuquén are three important paleontology sites with dinosaur museums. more...
Mar 17, 2009
One of South America's best places for orca and whale watching is the wildlife sanctuary of Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia, along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina. more...
Feb 26, 2009
Estancia Helsingfors is a luxurious lodge in NP Los Glaciares, offering open-air activities: hiking, horseback riding, trout fishing and a boat-ride to Glacier Viedma. more...
Dec 9, 2008
Enjoy "El Paseo Turistico" through Patagonia on a one hundred-year-old steamtrain, and visit the train museum and workshop of Henschell and Baldwin steam locomotives. more...
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