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Due to its extreme isolation, Patagonia has become an epicentre of weirdness. From jaw-dropping ice fields and stunning glacial lakes to out of this earth’s "light", Patagonia region displays tje mysterious "light of dawn" shows every night. This region boasts a range of natural phenomena sure to amaze and amuse the travelers from around the world.

📍 Location: Patagonia is divided between Western Patagonia (Chile) and Eastern Patagonia (Argentina).

Here are few of the unusual facts about Patagonia.

Land of Giants (or so they thought):

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Ferdinand Magellan named Patagonia after he discovered the native community of Tehuelche. These people were tall and Ferdinand mistakenly believed that they were giants. Well, they were not mythical giants at all.

Desert in the Cold

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Despite the Patagonia’s arid conditions and harsh environment, its a home to world’s 8th Largest Desert, The Patagonian Desert. And it's a cold desert, with temperatures less than 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Talking Penguins

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A very common sight in Patagonia, The Magellanic Penguin, always honking loudly and its so surprising, adding a chill to the adventure if someone is visiting the Patagonian region for the first time.

A Welsh Haven

Yes, you read that right. Patagonia is a home to Welsh Community, preserving their language, culture, norms and people in this remote corner of our planet Earth.

Largest Dinosaur Fossils:

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Scientists found some of the world’s largest dinosaur fossils in Patagonia. The region was once a hotbed for these prehistoric giants.

Final Thoughts

Patagonia astound its tourists with its weird places and perplexes with its unique blend of beauty and mystery. This extraordinary region continues to amaze its visitors and some think this place is the landing spot for aliens, just like the Hollywood movies like Prometheus, Europa Report and Under the Skin.