Argentine Patagonia: Provinces, Hotels and Map

Patagonia is the southernmost region of Latin America, located between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and shared by Argentina and Chile.

About the Provinces of Argentine Patagonia

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The beautiful provinces that are part of Argentine Patagonia include Río Negro, Tierra del Fuego, Neuquén, Santa Cruz, and Chubut. Each region contributes its own unique charm and stunning landscapes.

1. Río Negro Province

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The Province of Río Negro is known for its spectacular landscape of mountains and lakes. The most popular destinations in the province include Bariloche, Puerto Blest, and El Bolsón.

Best Hotels in Río Negro Province:

Llao Llao Resort, Golf-Spa
Alma Del Lago Suites & Spa
Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Aguila Mora Suites & Spa
Nido del Cóndor Hotel & Spa
Huinid Bustillo Hotel & Spa

Map of the Province of Río Negro:

2. Neuquén Province

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Neuquén Province is in the northwest of Patagonia and is home to tourist destinations such as San Martín de los Andes, Villa La Angostura, and the famous 7 Lakes Route.

The attractions in Neuquén Province can easily be incorporated into an itinerary highlighting Bariloche.

Best Hotels in Neuquén Province:

Map of Neuquén Province:

3. Province of Tierra del Fuego

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Argentina’s southernmost and least-populated province, Tierra del Fuego, is home to lakes, mountains, glaciers, forests, and a coastal area.

The city of Ushuaia is the most touristic destination in the province. Excursions to the Beagle Channel depart from there.

Río Grande, located on the Atlantic coast, is the province’s industrial capital and most populous city.

Best Hotels in the Province of Tierra del Fuego:

Arakur Ushuaia Resort & Spa
Las Hayas Ushuaia Resort
Cilene del Fuego Suites & Spa
Wyndham Garden Ushuaia Hotel del Glacier
Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel
Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa

Map of the Province of Tierra del Fuego:

4. Santa Cruz Province

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The Province of Santa Cruz is between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Its most popular tourist destinations include El Calafate and El Chaltén. The Perito Moreno Glacier is the region’s most famous attraction.

Best Hotels in Santa Cruz Province:

Splendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Chalten Suites Hotel
Blanca Patagonia Hostería Boutique y Cabañas
Boutique Hotel La Cantera
Xelena Hotel & Suites
Los Cerros del Chaltén Boutique Hotel
Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña

Map of Santa Cruz Province:

5. Chubut Province

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Popular tourist destinations in the Province of Chubut include the coastal city of Puerto Madryn, the Valdés Peninsula, which is home to penguins, elephant seals, and southern right whales, and Punta Tombo.

Best Hotels in the Province of Chubut:

Map of the Province of Chubut:

Where to Ski in Argentine Patagonia

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The Argentine Patagonia region is also known for its ski centers (with more than 90% of the country’s ski resorts in its territory).

Where to Ski in Río Negro Province: Cerro Catedral, Cerro Otto, Cerro Perito Moreno.
Where to Ski in Neuquén Province: Cerro Chapelco, Cerro Caviahue, Cerro Bayo.
Where to Ski in Tierra del Fuego Province: Cerro Castor.
Where to Ski in Santa Cruz Province: Valdelén.
Where to Ski in the Province of Chubut: Cerro La Hoya.

Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring months in Patagonia, Argentina

Summer months in Patagonia: December to February
Autumn Months in Patagonia: March to May
Winter Months in Patagonia: June to August
Spring Months in Patagonia: September to November

Tours in Argentine Patagonia

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How to get to Patagonia (Airports)

Aeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria – RP80 S/N, San Carlos de BarAeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria RP80 S/N, San Carlos de Bar. Website: www.aa2000.com.ar.
Ushuaia Airport – V9401 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. Website: www.aeropuertoushuaia.com.
El Calafate Airport – Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Website: www.aeropuertoelcalafate.com.
El Tehuelche Airport – Acceso A Aeropuerto Puerto Madryn U9120, U9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. Website: www.aa2000.com.ar/puertomadryn.

Hours of Flight from Buenos Aires to Argentine Patagonia:

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia – 3 hours and 30 minutes
Buenos Aires to el Calafate – 3 hours and 15 minutes
Buenos Aires to Bariloche – 2 hours and 30 minutes
Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn – 2 hours

Suggested Routes:

Buenos Aires + Bariloche + 7 Lakes Route + San Martín de los Andes
Buenos Aires + Bariloche + El Calafate
Buenos Aires + Ushuaia + Bariloche
Buenos Aires + El Calafate + Ushuaia
Buenos Aires + Bariloche + Route of the 7 Lakes + Puerto Madryn

Featured Photo by Delfina Iacub

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