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When If you consider to walk on are considering exploring the Greater Patagonian Trail than do so only if and wish to enjoy the experience, you are interested must be open to discover experiencing the true unknown diversity of this region.   If your expectation of Patagonia is based on a brief Google search and a few articles about Patagonia than you probably have seen primarily these three heavily hyped tourist magnets:

These are three truly amazing spots on the eastern edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and show one scenery are internationally known highlights of Patagonia but . But these three frequently pictured attractions do not represent the Patagonian variety. If your primary interest is visiting these the heavily trod, famous places of Patagonia than go just there; you will most likely enjoy it then stick to the national parks and find what you was looking forbus in between.<!--

 The GPT is much more than this. The Greater Patagonian Trail is rather like a gourmet menu with many quite of different courses that allow you to try different tastes and textures. The menu contains some world famous dishes, but mainly courses made of unknown exotic ingredients in unexpected combinations. It's like the chef that prepares the menu wants to surprise his guests with every course. So this menu is nothing for someone who just wants to eat a burger or a steak. And in your own interest, be honest with yourself if you really want to try this menu before stepping into this restaurant. Don't walk in just because it's a famous place with an outstanding reputation. If you actually wanted a burger or a steak you will leave the restaurant disappointed and may be maybe in anger.

The limits of Patagonia are as fuzzy as the imaginations of many when they hear “Patagonia”. There are some core ideas that most people connect with “Patagonia” like vastness, wilderness and solitude but few have precise knowledge. So are the limits of this region.   <!--There is no doubt that Patagonia is part of the Southern Cone but opinions deviate where it exactly starts and ends. The northern limit of Patagonia on the Chilean side can be seen as south as the Estuarió de Reloncaví (latitude 41° 30’ South) or as north as the river Río Biobío (about latitude 37° South if taking the mouth at Concepcion as reference). That’s a difference of about 500 km. On the Argentine side the understanding of the limits can be equally different. Some take the Río Negro with the tributary Río Limay as the northern limit (about latitude 39° South) others the Río Barrancas and the Río Colorado (Latitude 36° South). Also the southern limit is fuzzy. Some consider Tierra del Fuego as part of Patagonia others not.