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travel5 days ago•16 min saved

Riding Patagonia’s Edge: A 1,400km Bike Quest to Ushuaia

A couple cycles about 1,400km along Patagonia’s unpaved End of the World route from El Chaltén to Ushuaia, soaking in rugged landscapes, wildlife, and encounters with locals while tracing Patagonia’s shift from ranching to conservation. The journey visits iconic sites like Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego, travels largely off the main routes, and offers practical tips on seasons, wild camping, resupply, and where to rent bikes.

via BBC|

#cycling #end-of-the-world-trail #patagonia

world23 days ago•6 min saved

Birdwatchers defend Tierra del Fuego as hantavirus fears rise over Argentine cruise

Birdwatching tourism is at the center of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise from Ushuaia, with three deaths and five sick; the WHO says the first confirmed case may have stemmed from rodent exposure during birding, while there is also mention of possible onboard human-to-human transmission. Some locals and guides defend Ushuaia against being labeled a hantavirus hotspot as authorities investigate, noting strict hygiene on the ship and ongoing epidemiological work.

via NBC News|

#andes-virus #birdwatching #hantavirus