Chilean Patagonia: Colonizers At the End of the World

Rating: Not yet rated       Read participant reviews Photos | Videos For information about this program please call (800) 454-5768, or enter your email address in the field below and we will contact you. - Return to previous page - Browse for programs by region - Try an advanced search If you are currently enrolled in this program, you can view the program details by logging in to your account. Nearly four centuries after Magellan first entered the waters at the End of the Earth, the southern tip of South America is still a remote and stunning region. With local guides and experts, traverse Patagonia north to south to explore the Lake District, Chiloé Island and the Magellan Strait at the southern tip of the continent. Local experts illuminate Chilean Patagonia’s flora and fauna, colonial legacies, breathtaking nature and ancient cultures at the end of the world. Highlights • On Chiloé Island, examine the unique wooden churches designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. • A visit to a Patagonian estancia examines modern-day sheep and cattle ranching. • Navigate in a catamaran around the mountainous tip of Last Hope Sound.