Southern Patagonia has Torres del Paine's granite spires in Chile and the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina. The hiking season runs November to March; lodging and permits need booking months ahead.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, October, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: May, July.
How long to stay
6–10 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 13h from the US East Coast, 15h from Europe, 24h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Pack layers and waterproofs; weather can change from sun to storm within an hour.
- Book Torres del Paine refugios and campsites as soon as the season opens.
- Carry some cash in Chilean pesos or Argentine currency for small stops.
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