Patagonia

Fact 1 - Patagonia is home to the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, nicknamed "El Fin del Mundo" (The End of the World), which was initially a penal colony established in the late 19th century.

Fact 2 - The Tehuelche people, indigenous to Patagonia, were once known for their incredible height, averaging around 6 feet or more, leading them to be called "Patagones" (Big Feet) by Magellan's crew, giving the region its name.

Fact 3 - Cerro Torre, one of Patagonia's most iconic mountains, boasts some of the most challenging and controversial climbing routes globally; its summit was first claimed in 1959, but the claim is heavily debated and remains unproven.

Fact 4 - Despite its vastness (over 400,000 square miles), Patagonia's population density is incredibly low, averaging less than 2 people per square kilometer in some areas, making it one of the least populated regions in the world.

Fact 5 - In some rural Patagonian communities, the tradition of "mate" sharing is extremely important, with the order of drinking and offering the brew following strict social rules, emphasizing hospitality and connection.

Fact 6 - The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing, creating dramatic icefalls and sometimes even damming the Argentino Lake, leading to spectacular ruptures.

Fact 7 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the famous American outlaws, spent several years hiding out in Patagonia at the turn of the 20th century, running a ranch and engaging in some less-than-legal activities before eventually meeting their end in Bolivia.

Fact 8 - The Patagonian Mara, also known as the Patagonian Hare, is neither a hare nor a rabbit but is actually a large rodent related to the guinea pig and the capybara, showcasing Patagonia's unique and unusual wildlife.