See the wilder side of Patagonia 🦙

We’re headed outside to Patagonia [View in browser](   [facebook]( [instagram]( [TikTok](     [Friday Around the Planet - Your source for all things travel news](www.lonelyplanet.com)   Friday Around the Planet February 10, 2023   This week: We’re headed to the great outdoors in Patagonia. [View of Pinturas canyon in Argentina]( The lesser-known side of Patagonia An avid hiker, I spent the last part of January closing the rings of my Apple Watch by trekking the new trails of [Parque Patagonia Argentina](. Yes. [Argentina](. If you thought this was a typo – you’re not alone. My cab driver to the airport in Buenos Aires was convinced I misspoke as well. The lesser-visited part of Patagonia showcases a completely different landscape than neighboring Chile. What's more, an exciting rewilding effort is underway which includes reintroducing predators like the puma. I spotted guanaco, [viscacha]( and – yes – a puma (from a distance!). This week, we’re spotlighting some of the places where you can reconnect with nature. – Melissa Yeager, Senior Editor [Read more]( Inspiration to get outside See the Chile side of Patagonia To see the difference in landscape between Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, take a look at these photos from photographer Evan Ruderman's recent trip to Chile’s epic Torres del Paine. [Read more]( [Evan Ruderman and friends in Torres del Paine.](   Nature’s classroom: the Galápagos Observing wildlife where Darwin made his discoveries tops a lot of bucket lists. Here’s what Sebastian Modak learned about this fragile ecosystem on a recent journey to the Galápagos. [Read more]( [Lizard on a rock in the sun](   Celebrate the spring equinox The spring equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20. Here are some great spots to celebrate this symbolic time of rebirth. [Read more]( [Woman looking out at ruins at in Mexico. ](   More hot travel stories - [Dubrovnik gets the glory. Šibenik is where it's at]( - [Need a spring escape? Plan your April getaway today]( - [Small shops where you can shop big in London]( - [Upgrade your Mardi Gras experience by getting into a second line]( A reason to go to Portugal Stunning azulejo tiles, cobblestone streets and delicious treats like Pastéis de Nata, Portugal will charm you from the moment you arrive. [Read more](:   Plan your trip to Portugal - [Portugal’s scenic train journey to nowhere]( - [How much is a cheap-ish trip to Porto?]( - course, you need food recs! Here’s what to eat in Portugal]( - [The best time to visit Lisbon? Anytime!](     Love travel inspiration in your inbox? Share with a fellow travel-lover by forwarding to a friend. Did someone share this email with you? Subscribe by clicking [here.](   This email was sent to you by: Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 © 2022 Lonely Planet [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](