Hachette India

Moon Patagonia (Fifth Edition)

Wayne Bernhardson

Patagonia's staggering landscapes titanic glaciers and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Explore the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. Inside you'll find:

*Strategic flexible itineraries including a Patagonia road trip designed for nature and wildlife enthusiasts adrenaline junkies hikers and more
*Unique ideas and can't-miss experiences: Hike the glacier of Perito Moreno National Park or glimpse Patagonia's pre-Colombian past at Cueva de las Manos. See penguins and marine mammals off the coast of the Falkland Islands or visit Chile's lakes district home to the Mapuche people. Savor authentic asado at a local ranch or sample fresh seafood in Santiago. Take in tango in Buenos Aires or go horseback riding through the Torres mountains
*In-depth coverage of Buenos Aires Santiago de Chile Northern Argentine Patagonia The Chilean Lakes District AisÃ©n and Continental ChiloÃ© Southern Argentine Patagonia Magallanes Argentine Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands
*Expert advice from world traveller and adventurer Wayne Bernhardson
*Full-colour photos and detailed maps throughout
*Background information on the landscape culture history and environment
*Handy tools such as practical travel tips and safety precautions

With Moon Patagonia's practical tips myriad activities and an insider's view on the best things to do and see you can plan your trip your way.

Wayne Bernhardson

Currently residing in Oakland California WAYNE BERNHARDSON was born in North Dakota grew up in Washington state and holds a PhD in Geography from the University of California Berkeley. He has taught at Berkeley George Washington University the University of California at Santa Cruz and California State University at Hayward and has done research in Peru Chile Argentina and the Falkland Islands where he spent a year as a Fulbright scholar.ELISEO MICIU was born in Montevideo Uruguay but grew up in CÃ³rdoba and Patagonia Argentina. His grandfather was an artist as was his father a well-known painter (Georg Miciu Nicolaevici). Miciu began his career as a photographer when he arrived in Patagonia at the age of 15; at 18 he started traveling and working for national magazines and agencies. He has since traveled through Europe and the United States learning the art of photography in museums and galleries and continues to work as a freelance photographer in Argentina. Following his first published book about north Argentina he is working on two others.