The Geographical Boundaries of Patagonia
Patagonia is a word that sparks adventure, mystery, and awe. For expats living in Chile, it’s also one of the most fascinating regions to explore. But where exactly does Patagonia begin and end?
Geography
The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile – Part 2 Norte Chico
The Little North (in orange on the map) starts at the Rio Copiapo and extends south to the Rio Aconcagua just north of Santiago. This… Read More »The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile – Part 2 Norte Chico
The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile – Part 1 Norte Grande
The Big North (in red on the map) starts at the northern border of Chile with Peru and extends south to the RIo Copiapo. This… Read More »The 5 Geographical Regions of Chile – Part 1 Norte Grande
Geography of Chile
Chile ranges from 17 degrees south to 56 degrees south longitude making it 2,653 miles long with over 4,000 miles of coastline but only 110 miles wide on average. It is the longest and narrowest country in the world bordered by the Andes Mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west with a smaller coastal mountain range. It is 292,000 square miles making it a bit bigger by 22,000 square miles of the state of Texas.