DISCOVER PATAGONIA & TIERRA DEL FUEGO BY CAR
Patagonia, a spectacular region shared by southern Chile and Argentina, is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in South America. Mountains, glaciers, national parks, fjords and vast open roads make it an unforgettable destination for travelers from around the world.
Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Patagonia at your own pace, giving you the freedom to discover destinations such as Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, El Calafate and Ushuaia.
At Southland Rent a Car, we invite you to discover Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego by car and enjoy the freedom of an unforgettable road trip through southern Chile and Argentina.
Below you will find some of the main destinations and routes you can explore during your journey through Patagonia.
CHILOÉ & LOS LAGOS REGION – PATAGONIA ROAD TRIP
Chiloé and the Los Lagos Region are a natural gateway to Chilean Patagonia. This spectacular area is known for its lush forests, beautiful lakes, islands and archipelagos, as well as its strong maritime traditions, local culture, fishing villages and historic churches.
From Puerto Montt, travelers can continue across the Andes toward Bariloche in Argentina or head south to begin an unforgettable road trip along the Carretera Austral and explore the landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia.
Renting a car gives you the freedom to discover Chiloé, Puerto Montt, the Los Lagos Region and Patagonia at your own pace, connecting some of southern South America’s most remarkable destinations by road.
CARRETERA AUSTRAL – PATAGONIA ROAD TRIP
The Carretera Austral (Route CH-7) is one of Chile’s most iconic scenic routes and an unforgettable way to explore Chilean Patagonia by car. Extending for more than 1,200 kilometers from Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins, the route crosses some of the most spectacular landscapes in southern Chile.
Along the journey, travelers can discover forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, fjords and remote Patagonian towns while exploring the Los Lagos and Aysén regions.
For travelers starting their journey in Puerto Montt, the Carretera Austral offers an extraordinary road trip through Chilean Patagonia, with the freedom to stop, explore and enjoy each destination at their own pace.
EL CALAFATE & PERITO MORENO GLACIER – PATAGONIA ROAD TRIP
El Calafate is one of the most important tourist destinations in Argentine Patagonia. Located on the southern shore of Lake Argentino in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, the city is the main gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the world-famous Perito Moreno Glacier.
Approximately 80 km from El Calafate, the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of Patagonia’s most spectacular natural attractions. The region also provides access to other remarkable destinations, including Upsala Glacier and the wider Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
El Calafate can be included in an unforgettable Patagonia road trip from Punta Arenas, allowing travelers to combine southern Chile and Argentina in the same journey. With the appropriate international border-crossing authorization, you can explore El Calafate, the Perito Moreno Glacier and other destinations in Argentine Patagonia by car.
PUNTA ARENAS – GATEWAY TO PATAGONIA & TIERRA DEL FUEGO
Punta Arenas is the capital of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region and one of the main gateways to Chilean Patagonia. Located on the shores of the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile, the city is an ideal starting point for exploring some of the most spectacular destinations in Patagonia by car.
From Punta Arenas, travelers can begin a road trip to Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park, explore Tierra del Fuego, or continue toward Argentina and destinations such as El Calafate, Río Gallegos and Ushuaia with the required international border-crossing authorization.
With Southland Rent a Car, you can rent a car in Punta Arenas and plan your Patagonia adventure with convenient vehicle delivery options, including Punta Arenas Airport and locations within the city.
TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK – CHILEAN PATAGONIA
Torres del Paine National Park is one of the most spectacular natural destinations in Chilean Patagonia and one of the main attractions of the Magallanes Region. Famous for its dramatic mountains, glaciers, turquoise lakes and vast Patagonian landscapes, the park is an unforgettable destination for travelers exploring southern Chile.
Located north of Puerto Natales and accessible by road from Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine is an ideal destination to include in a Patagonia road trip. Visitors can discover iconic landscapes such as the Torres del Paine, Cuernos del Paine, Lake Pehoé, Lake Nordenskjöld, Lake Grey and Grey Glacier.
Renting a car in Punta Arenas gives travelers the flexibility to explore Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park and other destinations throughout the Magallanes Region at their own pace. With Southland Rent a Car, you can begin your journey in Punta Arenas and experience the freedom of discovering Chilean Patagonia by road.
EL CHALTÉN & MOUNT FITZ ROY – ARGENTINE PATAGONIA
Mount Fitz Roy, also known as Cerro Fitz Roy or Cerro Chaltén, is one of the most iconic mountains in Argentine Patagonia. Rising above the spectacular landscapes near the town of El Chaltén, its dramatic granite peaks, glaciers and mountain scenery have made this area one of Patagonia’s most remarkable destinations.
El Chaltén is located within Los Glaciares National Park and is internationally known for its hiking trails and breathtaking views of Mount Fitz Roy. The town can be reached by road from El Calafate, making both destinations an excellent combination for travelers exploring southern Argentina.
For an unforgettable Patagonia road trip, travelers can combine Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, El Calafate and El Chaltén, discovering some of the most spectacular landscapes of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia by car.
PENÍNSULA VALDÉS – WILDLIFE & ARGENTINE PATAGONIA
Península Valdés, located on the Atlantic coast of Chubut Province, is one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations in Argentine Patagonia and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
The peninsula is internationally renowned for its extraordinary marine wildlife, particularly the southern right whales that visit its protected coastal waters. Puerto Pirámides is one of the best-known locations for whale watching, while the surrounding areas offer opportunities to observe penguins, elephant seals, sea lions, dolphins and a wide variety of seabirds.
Together with nearby Puerto Madryn, Península Valdés is an exceptional destination for travelers exploring the Atlantic coast of Patagonia by road and looking to combine spectacular landscapes with some of South America’s most memorable wildlife experiences.
USHUAIA – TIERRA DEL FUEGO & END OF THE WORLD
Ushuaia, located on the shores of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mountains, is the capital of Tierra del Fuego and one of the most iconic destinations in Argentine Patagonia. Known around the world as the “End of the World,” the city combines spectacular mountain scenery, forests, waterways and unforgettable landscapes at the southern tip of South America.
Ushuaia is an extraordinary destination for travelers exploring Tierra del Fuego by road. The journey from Punta Arenas crosses the Strait of Magellan and continues through the landscapes of Tierra del Fuego toward Río Grande and Ushuaia, creating one of Patagonia’s most memorable road trips.
With the required international border-crossing authorization, travelers renting a vehicle in Punta Arenas can include Ushuaia and Argentine Tierra del Fuego as part of a wider journey through Chilean and Argentine Patagonia.
TIERRA DEL FUEGO – PATAGONIA ROAD TRIP
Tierra del Fuego is one of the most fascinating destinations in southern Patagonia, an archipelago separated from mainland South America by the legendary Strait of Magellan and shared between Chile and Argentina.
Traveling through Tierra del Fuego by car offers a unique opportunity to discover the landscapes of the southernmost part of the continent. From Punta Arenas, travelers can cross the Strait of Magellan and continue through Chilean Tierra del Fuego, exploring destinations such as Porvenir before continuing toward the Argentine side of the island, Río Grande and Ushuaia.
The journey combines open Patagonian landscapes, mountains, forests, coastlines and remote roads, making the route between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia one of the most memorable road trips in Patagonia.
Southland Rent a Car offers travelers the possibility of planning international routes between Chile and Argentina, subject to the required documentation, insurance and border-crossing authorizations.