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What Tourists Need to Know When Traveling to Patagonia
Home » Argentina » Patagonia - One-Three Day Itinerary » What Tourists Need to Know When Traveling to PatagoniaRemember the summer months in Patagonia are December to February (warm weather) and the winter months are from June to August (cool weather), which are opposite to the seasons in the United States. Patagonia is a massive region and it is known to have extremely diverse climates (especially between the northern portion and the southern portion) and sudden changes in weather. Being familiar with Patagonia’s weather will help a great deal when packing clothes and shoes for your trip. Also, you can not forget about the strong winds that are common in this area of South America. A characteristic of the climate is the wind which can extend up to 80 miles per hour and greater, generally in the Central and Atlantic areas. A wind breaker or some time of light jacket would be extremely beneficial, no matter what time of year you are visiting the area. There are many other things that those traveling to Patagonia should know, such as the official language spoken is Spanish, Patagonia typically has a two hour time difference between the United States (depends on the exact area and the time of year), the peso is the major form of currency accepted, and distances are expressed in metric units. If you are uncertain about anything or have other questions about Patagonia, be sure to do some additional research, visit with your travel agent, or ask someone familiar with the area.
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