Travel guide Région Des Lacs
Practical information for travel dans la Région des Lacs
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Villes
- Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales
- Chepu
- Castro
- Puerto Varas
- Monte Verde
- Hornopirén
- Duatao
- Pingüinera Puñihuil
- Isla Mechuque
- Frutillar
- Isla Tenglo
- Curaco De Vélez
- Parque Nacional Alerce Andino
- Ancud
- Parque Nacional Puyehue
- Parque Pumalín Douglas Tompkins
- Parque Nacional De Chiloe
- Cochamó
- Quemchi
- Chonchi
- Puyehue
- Quellón
- Quillaipe
- Chaitén
- Fuerte Ahui
- Futaleufú
- Calbuco
- Termas De Puyehue
- Puerto Octay
- Puerto Montt
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Discover la Région des Lacs
Of extreme grace and power, Patagonia is a territory of a thousand fascinating places with stories handed down from generation to generation. In the past, its fertile valleys and hostile landforms attracted settlers eager for glory and freedom, today its fragile beauty attracts more and more tourists. Sensational, in the first sense of the word, Patagonia (of which this region marks the entrance) is a destination that can be felt and that will completely satisfy your desire for elsewhere. To better understand this destination, take a few points of reference by immersing yourself in the different facets of this end of the world: the lake region is an imbroglio of land and water! From the tribulations of the indigenous peoples to current social issues, through the complexity of its geography and the richness of its culture, wake up and live a unique turnkey experience.
The 12 keywords dans la Région des Lacs
#Andes
The backbone of Patagonia, it is the world's largest mountain range. As mystical as it is impenetrable, it dominates lakes, forests, volcanoes and fjords. You can hover over its peaks and discover the myriad of atmospheres it offers before coming to rest in the waters of Tierra del Fuego.
#Asado
This mythical preparation of Patagonian mutton cooked over the embers is a savoir-faire, an art of living, a reason to get together and share good times with locals who have never failed in tradition. Raised in the open air and cooked for hours on end, theasado is Patagonia's culinary specialty.
#Condor
With its metallic feathers, it's the king of the Andes, the ultimate embodiment of freedom! Its majestic, soaring flight is particularly moving, and its silhouette easily identifiable: with a wingspan of up to 3.50 m, the condor is one of the largest birds in the world.
#Dinosaur
Long before the Andes were formed, millions of years ago, the desert areas of Patagonia were covered by a lush forest, home to an emblematic megafauna: the dinosaurs. It was here that the oldest, heaviest and largest of them all was discovered: the PatagotitanMayorum. Primitive atmosphere guaranteed!
#Estancia
A product of the Spanish Conquest, this large agricultural property was nothing more than a purchase made by the newly arrived colonists. They raised livestock and lived the life of a castle. Witnesses of a bygone era, they have now dwindled in size and many have been converted to green tourism.
#Fjords
These ancient glacial valleys, found mainly in northern Europe, are part of the Patagonian landscape. Between sea and mountains, forests and icebergs, these jagged lands contribute to the unique and fascinating atmosphere of these far-flung corners of the world. They can be admired from the Chilean Lake District to the Magellan region.
#Gaucho
Like their cousin the Wild West cowboy, gauchos (known as huaso in Chile) ride proudly and unsubmissively across the pampas. Emblematic figures of the Deep South, they are descended from the first Andalusian settlers and the region's indigenous peoples. Left to their own devices, they have long embodied a free spirit close to nature.
#Great South
Located somewhere between the 40th and 55th parallel south, Patagonia is the southernmost part of the American continent. Often referred to as the "Deep South", it is a vast region with boundaries that are still debated. A playground of breathtaking landscapes, it will awaken the most adventurous spirits in search of the end of the world!
#Mapuche
This native Patagonian people resisted both the Incas and the Spanish conquistadors. Guardians of an ancestral culture, this community is mainly represented in Araucania, Chile. Struggling to preserve their traditional way of life and protect their lands, they are in constant conflict with the Chilean and Argentine authorities.
#Tierra del Fuego
This archipelago at the southernmost tip of America is made up of one main island and several thousand others. Windy, mystical and isolated, it owes its name to the first tribes who inhabited it before the arrival of the colonists: to beat the cold, nomadic peoples lit large fires and maintained large fireplaces to keep warm.
#Wind
But what would Patagonia be without the wind? It has forged and shaped the land's contours, and is the hostile force that makes this region such an unpredictable terrain. And the further south you go, the more wind you'll encounter: the Roaring 40s and Howling 50s in the Southern Ocean are the most violent on the planet!
#Volcano
A seismic land, Patagonia is the kingdom of fire-breathing volcanoes. They sublimate the horizon and dominate the immense steppes with silhouettes as sublime as they are menacing. Some of these volcanoes have awakened in recent decades. As well as contemplating them, you can also climb their lofty peaks.
You are from here, if...
If you never turn down an invitation to an asado, this special moment for your taste buds is above all an excellent excuse to get together and eat a lot! 100 kg of bread and 70 kg of meat are consumed per person per year.
If you say hello to the slightest person, whether on foot or by car. In the vastness of Patagonia, you never meet many people... so never ignore each other, and punctuate your wave with a big smile!
If you're having breakfast instead of dinner or a snack, this practice is called the Once and is a tradition for many families. The food is sweet and savory: bread, avocado, eggs, ham...
If you're always late, because here you don't really look at your watch! We rely more on events: after lunch, when the cows go to bed, or at sunset...
If you're walking around with yourmatégourd, that bitter mixture of roasted leaves and hot water.
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