Straddling the wild southern reaches of Chile and Argentina, Patagonia is a land of extremes. Jagged volcanic peaks, vast icefields, and windswept plains teem with wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Beyond its dramatic wilderness, Patagonia is a cultural stronghold. Despite political upheavals in the 20th century, communities thrive and preserve traditions that have been shaped by the mountains for generations.
Explore what awaits on a journey through Patagonia.
Patagonia 8K
Incredible super-vivid shots by filmmaker Martin Heck of the beautiful and rough landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina.
Discover Patagonia’s Landscape and Wildlife
On route 7 into the heart of Patagonia
The Carretera Austral, a Chilean highway also known as Route 7, carves its way 1,240 kilometers through Patagonia’s mountain ranges, primeval forests, fjords, volcanoes and icefields. In this DW Documentary, meet a wide variety of people who live along the road, including German emigrants, a marine biologist and one of the last surviving members of military dictator Pinochet’s junta.
Fitz Roy
The Penguins of Patagonia
In this clip from National Geographic, join conservationist Pablo Borboroglu of the Global Penguin Society as he researches in this South American region. He explains the interdependence of the organisms in this ecosystem, external threats and what biodiversity means to its inhabitants.
Extreme climate research—the icefields of Patagonia
Patagonia’s icefields are very difficult to access. As a result, they remain largely unexplored by climate researchers. Now, a scientist and two extreme mountaineers are venturing into this hard-to-reach area, in search of new data for climate research.
Los Glaciares National Park
Patagonia: Earth’s Secret Paradise (2015)
This documentary series from the BBC delves into a rarely seen South American wilderness, home to surprising creatures who survive in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments.
Culture to Experience
Gauchos
In this artistic short film, experience the life of South America’s cowboys as they herd cattle through the stunning mountains and valleys of Patagonia. Note: click the “cc” button for English subtitles.
Handmade rugs in Chilean Patagonia
The beautiful artisan rugs produced in Puyuhuapi (Aysén, Patagonia), are part of a rich heritage dating back to the first German settlers to found the town in the 1930’s. Today, everything is still done by hand, making each piece unique and special. Designer Verónica Ralph explains the intricate process.
Argentina, 1985 (2022)
This drama was nominated for the 2023 Oscar for Best International Film and won the Golden Globe for Best non-English Motion Picture. The film is inspired by the true story of a team of lawyers who take on the heads of Argentina’s bloody military dictatorship in a battle against the odds and a race against time.
Untamed Patagonia
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