The Patagonia region of South America offers a cooler climate alternative to the tropical north, with the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares park providing unique natural beauty. The park features a diverse landscape where glacial tundra meets forests, and visitors can experience isolation amid barren terrain or abundant flora and fauna. It is accessible from the towns of El Chaltén and El Calafate, and features opportunities for both multi-day hiking and climbing in the north, as well as luxury cruises along the coastline displaying stunning views of the massive Perito Moreno Glacier, one of few still growing in Argentina.