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Like any American, traveling occasionally is just what I love doing and I bet you share the same stuff with me. But traveling does not mean that you would be safe. Escaping from our job and other stressful activities is just something that w Torres del Paine is among the biggest of Chiles national parks, occupying almost 600,000 acres (242,000 ha) of land in the south on the border with Argentina. It is also among the most important, receiving a significant proportion of domes
Ushuia, the most southern city in theworld, is a vibrant yet intriguing frontier city in the Patagonia area ofArgentina. Its remoteness is what attracts the thousands of visitors each yearas well as it surrounding natural scenery and wildlife.Ushuaia is situated between the Beagle Channeland the panoramic Martial Mountains in the Tierra del Fuego region. With boatsleaving from here to the remotest islands as well the marvel that is theAntarctic. What is unknown to many is the cities unique location as a shoppinghaven in the Southern Hemisphere, not much is produced here however the areastax free status makes imported items pretty cheap. The city holds a number ofattractions of its own such as the Museo del fin del Mundo and the Museo deMaquetes Mundo Yamana that recounts the history of the people that populatedthe region before colonalisation by Europeans.The region is a must for people that lovethe outdoors. The sheer choice of tracks, lakes and mountains are a hikersdream. Not only that, but camping is a serious option here reducingaccommodation costs and making for a more interesting hikes.Near to the city is the Tierra del FuegoNational Park, actually located in neighboring Chile. The area receivednational park status in 1960 and so is protected from development. Thetopography of the park is very tough as it has been affected by extremegeological circumstances which makes the area so stunning, slit between snowcapped mountains and vast fresh water lakes. The range and diversity of theland and marine wildlife is clearly visible and visually stunning.Within the park you should take thehistorical Tierra del Fuego train, which provides stunning views as the traintracks skirt the edge of mountains and lakes. The convicts used to arrive atthe remote jail here by train, which is is no longer the case, but the jail andthe line is significant to the regions development as it connected it to theworld and supported trade. The train consists of steam locomotives, coachescomfortably heated and fitted with large windows. It leaves from Estación delFin del Mundo (End of the World Station), 8km West of Ushuaia, and run about 1hour, ending at the Estación del Parque (Park Station). There is a coffee shopand bar at the Estación del Fin del Mundo, where visitors can enjoy local cakesand hot chocolate and attractive souvenirs can be purchase. The best time to go is the summer timeallows for pleasant hikes, horseback-riding, mountain biking and sport fishing.The summer months (October to April) have 18 hours of light and mildtemperatures making it the best time to visit. Been so close to the Antarcticmakes the place cold and dark in the winter months, but is worth a visit if youwant to experience something different.Because of the remoteness of the region,travelling by Bus to the region is not advised, but is possible from placessuch as Bariloche, Puerto Madryn and El Calafate. Flights tend to fly thecircuit from Buenos Aires, to Ushuaia, then El Calafate and then back to BuenosAires.
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