Patagonia is located in the southern part of the South American continent, and it spans areas of both Chile and Argentina. Formed by glacial action fed from the Southern Andes Mountains, the Patagonian landscape is a stunning combination of windswept steppe, carved granite, and stunning turquoise lakes and streams. Torres del Paine National Park is Chile’s most popular Patagonian destination, while in Argentina, the Perito Moreno glacier and the backpacking town of El Chaltén, which sits at the foot of Mt. Fitz Roy, are the Patagonian highlights.