The Bottom of the World is Stranger Than You Think

[@luisperez.1810]

Patagonia is a region shared between Argentina and Chile. Although there are similarities, there are also significant differences between both sides due to their geography. This video mainly showcases the Argentine side of Patagonia, characterized by vast, empty, and desolate desert landscapes. However, if you cross the Andes Mountains to the Chilean side of Patagonia, the landscape changes completely: it is wetter, greener, and more mountainous due to the influence of the Pacific Ocean. This scenery is very similar to that of New Zealand and includes fjords, cold rainforests, numerous islands, national parks, and greater rich biodiversity. Additionally, its geography is more rugged and difficult to access by land, making many areas reachable only by boat or plane. To me, it’s one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Greetings from Chile!

[@Pawnnn]

🇨🇱 is such a beautiful country makes me wanna go back again and again

[@carlostiviroli4467]

Nice video. Greeting from Bariloche, Argentina. 🇦🇷

[@Lafken11]

Most of the video was on the Chilean side (Torres del Paine) They even described the contrasts between both countries: one mainly a desert, the other full of lakes and green landscapes

[@nachoybru]

no viste el video no?

[@guidoie]

This comment is misleading. Why do Chileans always compare themselves with Argentina?

[@truepaulesko]

You're definitely one brave man, crossing all that in one of the most unreliable cars in the world

[@rmafan0]

Looks can be deceiving lol

[@christianbeck5192]

I think he's overacting a little bit. The roads down there are not THAT remote. I did all that on a bicycle recently and I never had more than two days between cities which all have gas stations and stores.

[@rmafan0]

@@christianbeck5192 still though, 2 days before reaching the next city, on a bicycle no less. Not an easy journey for the average KZbin commentator like myself lol. I commend you sir

[@christianbeck5192]

@@rmafan0 thank you! But in a car that means it's about a four hour drive

[@manueltroncosotoro4401]

Como explorador y amante del ecoturismo, puedo decir con certeza que la Patagonia Argentina es más Desértica.. La Patagonia chilena es mucho más boscosa, con una gran diversidad de flora y fauna.... Es muy opuesta a lo que es la Patagonia Argentina.... Desde Puerto Montt, donde comienza la Patagonia Chilena comienza la magia.. He recorrido muchos lugares del mundo, haciendo ecoturismo, y puedo confirmar que la Patagonia Chilena se asemeja mucho a Noruega... Gracias Chile por tanto..✌️👍👌🇨🇱🍷

[@Lousysuperior]

This is definitely some of your best work so far. This video was just stunning!

[@crespo03]

I visited some of the most northern towns of patagonia a few years ago and am still suffering from separation anxiety. Its was so beautiful and simple that i cried on my flight back home. I didnt want to go back to a mundane environment that is a modern city. Chilean Patagonia will always have a piece of my heart.

[@nisseurrutia3276]

La Patagonia Chilena no es sólo Torres del Paine, puedes disfrutar paisajes maravillosos porque no es tan desértico...si te aventuras por la Carretera Austral...tus ojos podran agradeceran ver tanta diversidad y naturaleza casi intacta...saludos 👋🌬🍃🏔🏔🏔🇨🇱

[@mariosepulveda7560]

Tienes toda la razón. Es lo que yo he comprobado visitando el interior de glaciares que son solo accesibles por mar y en forma privada donde los grandes huemules te miran sin miedo mientras pasan porque no conocen al ser humano depredador

[@NicolasAndres6000]

Yes, and in Chilean Patagonia the flora and fauna are protected, unlike in Argentina, where deforestation and hunting of native animals is permitted.

[@callie1613]

Goodness sakes that’s beautiful! The mountains and water and colors and reflections are all fantastic.

[@eric_hanson]

Just as magical as a sunrise can get I think!

[@GrumpyForester]

...OK, so that last sunrise was SO SPECTACULAR that I had to scroll back so I could cast it to my TV! All I can say is...that was just incredible!!! I need to dig out my old tattered Roget's Thesaurus to find even better superlatives to describe your videography on this Patagonia trip....Thank You for taking us along to experience this!!!

[@anonymousf454]

Where...please timestamp

[@linaD08]

I crossed from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile two weeks ago via Paso de los Libertadores. NOT for the faint of heart. This pass across the Andes is the craziest vertical switchback I will ever want to do. And the landscape change from desert like Mendoza to lush Chile is amazing. A highlight, Aconcagua was visible!!! Thank you for sharing your adventure!!!

[@hemilserodriguez4387]

El Aconcagua es argentino.

[@linaD08]

@ ​​⁠ no dije que el Aconcagua era Chileno. Simplemente dije que lo vi durante el trayecto desde Mendoza, Argentina hacia Santiago, Chile.

[@masamune..]

​@@linaD08there are some territorial land mines that you almost tripped over lol.

[@scomo532]

I’ve been there and Patagonia inspired me to write a novel “The Best Way Out….A South American Odyssey”. I love that place

[@iamlostinaforest]

So beautiful photos of nature! Thank you for taking us along on this epic Patagonia adventure. If I ever get the chance to hike there, it'll be inspired by the two of you.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@IngeTingle]

I have loved this series so much. A great mix of a National Geographic documentary and reality series first person camera work. Great storytelling.

[@SM-co5sq]

I cannot tell you how much I've loved your series re Patagonia. The pics were stunning. What an awesome experience for you and your wife.

[@lucionemesis]

Patagonia has plenty of stunning places. Many very well-traveled people say it is the most beautiful place in the world. I particularly love the vegetation. It's a remnant of the ancient Gondwana continent.

[@PapaBoiOutdoors]

This trip was worth it just to get the sunrise video. Absolutely stunning!!! I had a Nemo sleeping pad go flat on me while hiking the CDT and I have to say it is miserable to try and find a way to get sleep. Great video Eric and I can't wait for the next one.

[@eric_hanson]

It was such a fitting end, a great way for Patagonia to send us off. Thank you so much!

[@pablitro2001]

I'm chilean, and watching this, i have to say that we don't need to be wider, cause we have it all in a tiny and long place. Hope you enjoy the visit!

[@peteware5551]

I'm glad your hearts ❤❤ remained pure and the rest of your journey was rewarded!

[@eric_hanson]

You rubbed off on us I suppose!

[@tjaywelch]

Shots from last 5 minutes were amazing. What a finish to a great series

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you! Those were some of the wildest scenes I've ever been witness to.

[@tjaywelch]

⁠@@eric_hanson23:28. Beyoncé? lol

[@NormalPersonActivities]

Incredible video, Im so glad this got recommended to me. The shots of the Patagonia range at the end was truly incredible

[@SuziPoozi]

The series has been absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for taking us along with you, it's really been amazing!

[@eric_hanson]

These were a joy to make! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[@GalaxyHikes]

This has been such a spectacular series. I hope that someday, I too can experience this magical place!

[@MaartenAnna]

That was fun. In 2006 I spent 5 months trekking around Torres del Paine with questionnaires about tourist experiences and what can be improved. Main findings: shelter from wind in the campsites and places to prepare food. Love seeing the improvements! 😍 BTW if you're passing through Natales, you can get a new mattress there.

[@MaartenAnna]

Oh, and right on that outrcrop you were standing on, on that last shot, that's pushed up ocean floor, filled with fossils. 😉

[@mickilkr]

Watchin these videos made our evening! Very impressive, you should be proud of these videos

[@skyhigh33716]

There are more to see on the Chilean side

[@nebc_yukonyeti]

Not enough 👍 👍 👍 to fully express the ❤for that sunrise. Hope you frame some still shots of that!! 🥾🏔️🇨🇦❤️

[@eric_hanson]

Right?! We got some banger photographs too. Some will go in the wall!

[@Piaseczno1]

Anytime someone says, "Oh, you don't like the weather here? Just wait ten minutes, and it will change. The weather is crazy here.", I just yawn because I know that they don't know what changing weather means. This program's host even understated Patagonia's changing weather conditions. The only other places where I've seen changing weather come close to Patagonia are Canada on the Hudson Bay and southern Tasmania, but I haven't been everywhere in the world either. There are probably many places worse than Torres del Paine. What a beautiful place though. Thank you for sharing, Eric.

[@samcancilla5294]

Loved it, beyond spectacular. Don"t know if anyone has ever mentioned it to you, Eric, you are the spitting Doppleganger of Aaron Rogers. Even more, not in just your appearance, but also the way you speak, your speach, your mannerism, just everthing; truely incredible.. Keep the faith. Thanks, Sam.

[@Tehed82]

I was visiting Chile in December of 2023, so not that long ago, starting in Torres Del Paine and ending up in the Atacama. It's such a huge and diverse country and seeing your videos makes me want to return and check out the Argentinian side so bad! Man, I really need to go back there :D I hope you two lovely people had/have an amazing time (and the odd Pisco Sour)! Those were some great videos!

[@eric_hanson]

The whole region is just incredible. There's so much to see! I spent time in the Atacama desert a decade ago and absolutely loved it! Anyway, thank you so much!

[@loridorchak76]

I call it Patagonia fever! You walk around in a daze just dreaming about how you can get back and all the things you want to see! I have it and I live here! 😍

[@cufferino]

Guys, what a trip you had! So happy you share it--your images are unbelievable, I couldn't get those photos if I waited a month, unbelievably stunning. Chlle had moved down my list after being enthralled by Patagonia in El Chalten, but Chile has moved back up again.

[@eric_hanson]

Both sides are absolutely worth exploring!

[@Iklu-w1p]

You’ll never see the most stunning parts of desertic Patagonia because there are no roads to those places. The existing roads are built to cross quickly between the coast and the Andes, avoiding the interior. They follow straight lines across the flattest, most barren terrain-easy to build, and fast to travel, but far from the true beauty of the region.

[@dvpzy]

This is a result of windward and leeward because of the Andes Mountains. Chilean Patagonia is fertile and green while Argentinian Pagatonian is a desert. The opposite occurs in the North were Chile have the dryest desert and Argentina the most fertile land. In the middle of both countries occurs a shift of climates.

[@MC-el2qu]

La patagonia argentina tambien tiene zonas verdes en la cordillera ignorante

[@germanmorra7938]

No hay PATAGONIA Chilena!! Solo el lado argentino es PATAGONIA, porque ahi habitaban los aborigenes patagones (de ahi deriva el nombre), y del lado chileno, habitaban los aborigenes araucanos, y por eso, se llama ARAUCANIA!! Luego, en Chile, se dieron cuenta que NADIE conoce la ARAUCANIA en el mundo, y por una cuestion de marketing, empezaron a llamar PATAGONIA lo que SIEMPRE fue ARAUCANIA!!

[@NoOverhead]

This is an absolute masterclass in travel film-making. I'm so glad the almighty youtube algorithm gods blessed my feed with your video. Safe travels, friends!

[@eric_hanson]

I'm thrilled to hear this, thank you!

[@mariosepulveda7560]

Conozco muy bien el lado argentino. Mi abuelo paterno era noruego casado con una argentina y fueron dueños por concesión del Estado de los bosques que se ubicaban en el lago Argentino, entre el glaciar Perito Moreno y glaciar de Mayo, hasta la matanza de la denominada Patagonia Trágica. Guardo los títulos de propiedad porque como recuerdo ya que hoy es parque nacional. He recorrido toda la Patagonia por tierra y mar por trabajos durante años y el lado argentino es mayoritariamente una pampa árida, mientras el lado chileno incluye los fiordos, canales y decenas de glaciares que caen al mar y donde se encuentra una naturaleza muy variada. Es verdad que también por el costado andino argentino existen paisajes bonitos. Pero son una pequeña parte de la Patagonia, algo sobre valorizado, por promoción comercial turística. De ignorante no me comparo contigo, no sé cuánto sabes del tema.

[@edrisArt]

Thank you so much for your amazing adventure and the fascinating information you shared about "The Bottom of the World." Your creative and inspiring idea has provided a fresh perspective on places we rarely think about and introduced us to the mysteries and wonders of the unknown. Your work is not only inspiring but also encourages the audience to explore and learn more about the world around them. Keep going and continue to explore and share stories about distant and strange worlds with your innovative ideas. We’re eagerly looking forward to your next adventure! With great respect and admiration

[@daniela8694]

Oye la toma de las torres al sunset te quedo de lujo!! Tienen q volver a hacer los senderos dentro del parque. Un abrazo 🙌

[@toddbelanger1923]

I'm just left with my jaw on the ground, what an amazing trip Eric...holysmokes...I raise my bourbon high for ya and salute you and your wife for all the killer views for all to see...Thank you brother..YAHOOOO from Boston Massachusetts area 😊

[@eric_hanson]

Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate this. Cheers to you too!

[@Hike-n-wine]

This was such a great video. Your ability to narrate and capture images is amazing. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Spectacular!

[@eric_hanson]

Much appreciated! I love making this kind of video.

[@jasonward808]

Wonderful Eric! Thank you both for sharing the amazing views and experience!

[@eric_hanson]

You're so welcome!

[@Harry-Giles]

Truly epic. And that sunrise made the video. Phenomenal.

[@Gmamapolly]

Another outstanding video…I really really enjoyed what you two put together. The cinematography, the music, just everything 🥰🤗🏅🏅

[@socotroquito2007]

I travelled from Chillan to Punta Arenas through Osorno - Barliloche , to visit Grandpa at Puerto Porvenir , Crossing the Magallanic strait … I know the deal, is amazing, just the expansion of land is mind boggling

[@Ken-wg4zy]

Enjoyed both of you in the video, brought a smile to my face. One of the few places I missed in my travelling days. New subsriber. Thx

[@gmonteith]

Absolutely fantastic. The downright gritty along with unsurpassed beauty. Great video!

[@rebeccaboudreau7589]

Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories. I did the w trek in Torres del Paine 8 years ago. The most incredible and physically taxing trips I’ve ever done. I cried when I first saw that glacier view - unexpected.

[@Gonz-o8j]

I lived there, nothing happens, enjoy it, those landscapes are virtually intact since hundreds of thousands of years.

[@axelw273]

Wow, the water, mountains, and sunrise!

[@eric_hanson]

I'll be thinking about that one for a while

[@nanettesmall436]

Beautiful place! Thank you for sharing!

[@eric_hanson]

Patagonia is just the coolest

[@michelstronguin6974]

Some of the best work i've seen in a while on KZbin

[@eric_hanson]

I’m honored! That’s what I’m striving for!

[@burtharbenson8860]

I’m obsessed w that entire region. Looks so mysterious and beautiful.

[@cwoollard1]

Drone footage is amazing

[@eric_hanson]

really shows the crazy perspective

[@cwoollard1]

@@eric_hanson What drone do you use?

[@luisa.r1270]

You should visit Cochamo (the Yosemite of Chile) with amazing mountains and valleys, as well as the Aysen region with its Marble Cathedrals, Queulat National Park, Patagonia National Park, Cerro Castillo and Torres del Avellano, as well as the Chilean side of Fitz Roy (the shared mountain you see in El Chalten, Argentina) the Chilean side is very difficult to access because you have to go through the southern ice field.

[@eric_hanson]

I have been to a few of those places from a trip to South America I did ten years ago. I have always wanted to go backpack into Cochomo. This place is full of wonders!

[@znntopbala5574]

Patagônia is one of the most incredible places on earth. Everybody that loves nature should visit it at least once!

[@maynardlove101]

Eric, viewer from Phoenix. Recently visited Patagonia in October 24’ (el chalten and El calafate) and was lucky enough to do some incredible hikes and see fitz Roy. What an incredible spot, great videos man! Keep them coming.

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you so much!

[@desafinada9841]

That sunrise!! OMG 😍

[@marjoriebennett8443]

Thanks for bringing this to us.

[@JadieJamz]

The James Blunt acapella at 8:50 got me 😂🤣

[@JoeJW89]

This geography reminds me of the situation in Washington state - just east of The Cascades which results in a similar "rain shadow" and more arid landscape in contrast to the temperate rainforest on the other side

[@markspangler8573]

Thanks for bringing us along.

[@beckys.5082]

I was blessed to be stationed in Chile for three years and visited Torres Del Paine 4 times (in each season), twice doing 'just' the drive along the southern portion of the National Park and twice backpacking the O Circuit. It is a truly remarkable place that is worth enjoying, no matter if you only have a few hours to 7 days. You can spend thousands of dollars or do it as cheap as $600 (from Santiago and back in March of 2023). It is simply a magical place and the video brought back so many of those great memories. Thank you!!!

[@eric_hanson]

I love that! Wow I bet you’ve seen a lot!

[@Tobez]

Perfect video for a chill Sunday morning ☕

[@eric_hanson]

I love to hear that! Enjoy!

[@Travellers2Travellers]

Veeery interesting this kind of destinations...have definitively a bit more adventure than the our usual ones. Bravo❤❤❤. You have a new follower.

[@rickc2102]

Love when the clouds look like an oil painting.

[@HunterJE]

Oh my heart, those baby rheas scurrying around! 😍😭

[@kristirauckis]

Favorite shot we got 😭🙌🏻 I died.

[@eric_hanson]

Right?! That was so fun to see in person!

[@daniel_zco]

Pero que hermosa que es la Patagonia (Chilena y Argentina)… para reparar colchones lo mejor es Aquasure y depués poner una cinta de tenacius tape, al menos eso a mi me sirvió… buen video Eric!!

[@azimali322]

19:05 jawdropping and I've been there before as well

[@Tom_Emody]

When your woman said the windows were dirty…that means you are supposed to do something about that , and not her..even though it was only bothering her. I’m happy to translate for your woman in the future ..but I will have to charge a small fee. This one is on the house, and the house always wins. Safe travels. And keep those mfn windows CLEAN! Don’t make her tell you again!!

[@HeidiEliason-d5z]

Stunning scenery!

[@WolfGangnero]

Love the way you both just enjoy all the days and even the bad weather of Patagonian weather on this region. It's a lucky thing, but the reward like that new born day is amazing. Thanks for share so beautiful images :) Viva Chile!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Absolutely wonderful 🙂

[@therealericjackdaniels]

Dunno. At this point in my life what you described at the start of your video sounded like heaven to me

[@chriswilding6095]

Is that Eric Hanson from National Geographic? Sensational!

[@eric_hanson]

Ha! Working on it!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Yep, a popped sleeping mat is definitely worth that sunrise! 😎

[@jdhenge]

Gracias. I almost forgot that Patagonia was one of the reasons I started learning Spanish

[@TheBabadush]

Top Gear Eric Hanson! 😊

[@marjoriebennett8443]

This place is so amazing.

[@EventHorizonAD]

I thank you so very much for sharing this.

[@SimonLusignan]

I am currently documenting my journey hitchiking through Patagonia! Personally I prefer Argentina for their outgowing personality and the drier climate and as long as you stay somewhat close to Chile it’s also got nice mountains! Plus ruta 40 is epic, vast desert landscape are really impressive… I don’t like argentinan prices though, everything is VERY expensive here, at least 20% more than Chile Seriously Patagonia’s got months worth of adventure, yes El Chalten and TDP are awesome but so many other places are INCREDIBLE and if you ever have the chance to go, take it!

[@LoganBertling]

If you do end up going back, I highly recommend doing the full O-trek rather than just the W. It's worth it!

[@nemakampira343]

I enjoyed watching the beautiful Epic Sunrise Spot. I can only imagine waking up to that view everyday catching fish in that lake and hunting. Next time please include all the "liveable possibilities there".

[@jaymecarter7425]

Another great video!

[@eric_hanson]

Thank you!

[@brynmcghee4814]

I have really enjoyed all of your recent videos. You should consider hosting a group trip for the O trek (lots of people offer the W, but I haven't seen a ton doing the O). My first experience with Patagonia was 1/2024, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. Would love to do the O trek.

[@eric_hanson]

If I go back I would probably do the full O instead of the W. So maybe! I don't know what kinds of outfitters do the O, which if I host a trip I would need. Sounds like you've been hooked by the place, just like me!

[@BucksMom218]

Is there a difference in dialect between Argentina and Chile?Your travels are so amazing! Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos!!❤🥾🥾⛺️

[@eric_hanson]

The further south you go I notice the Spanish gets a little "muddier", words get smushed together more. But that's more about how far south you go. I haven't noticed too much of a difference between Argentina and Chile, although a practiced ear would probably say there is a difference.

[@PanchoGHT]

There is in fact a difference between the “two dialects” as you call it, just as you’ll find differences between Irish and Scottish dialects. I am Chilean.

[@guidoie]

Huge difference. Chilean accent is hard to understand even for Chileans lol. Argentine accent sounds like an Italian speaking Spanish.

[@NicolasAndres6000]

Chilean Spanish is the equivalent of Australian English

[@NicolasAndres6000]

​@@guidoieFalse, I admit that our accent may be incomprehensible to foreigners, but not to us Chileans... a northern Chilean can understand perfectly well one from the central zone or with a southerner, the same with a Chilean from Easter Island and vice versa.

[@endmp25]

Beautiful and breathtaking.

[@xX_Mikehawk_Xx]

Dude you make me wanna travel… I hope I can while I’m still in the golden years of my yourh

[@BeepskiBopski]

Cool! Truly some magical places.

[@TrailMinded]

That sunrise 😍

[@eric_hanson]

Mind blowing!

[@MC-el2qu]

​@@eric_hansonte falto conocer la parte verdecde la patagonia argentina, no es todo desierto, bariloche, san martin de los andes, villa la angostura y mas, esa parte es verde y hermosa, tenes que conocer antes de hablar sin saber

[@Renderlesscharacter2454]

I am happy to say that we chileans have the beautiful side! ahhaha love it

[@zddxddyddw]

Argentine Patagonia has very beautiful places too, both in the Andean side and in the plateau side.

[@countrygirl63baker64]

😮WOW,just wow!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!❤

[@motleydesign]

A very beautiful sunrise.👍

[@antonioortiz392]

Wow I'm looking forward to seeing more of Chile...

[@sparkledouche]

Great video!

[@danv965]

Good video footage.

[@tylerwhitener2165]

You should try an ozark trail only backpacking trip

[@taylorfrazier8549]

Love the series! The "tripod" recommendation is suspect.

[@kristirauckis]

🤣🤣🤣 this made me laugh

[@eric_hanson]

Yeah I didn't think of the connotations ;)

[@alicialabare5424]

Beautiful!

[@drewand777]

It's amazing he managed to do it in 24 minutes!😳

[@rapidog5473]

Amazing landscape!

[@pharrigan-hikes]

Loved your storytelling during this series. Beautifully shot and edited together. Thanks for sharing your love of Patagonia!

[@pabloairth4093]

I visited Cerro Castillo which was amazing and not crowded at all but Torres del Paine is stunning. I also traveled thru chile Chico and Argentina. I don’t think I’ll ever get go back to that part of Argentina. It’s nice but the Chile side is unbelievable and the empanadas are better. I don’t miss the ripio but it’s worth it.

[@hemilserodriguez4387]

Chileno...

[@lautarobrunello3830]

empanadas , better? we will see...

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

See you on PBS Amigo 😂❤

[@Neptuno995]

You only saw cuernos del paine, in this video, have you ever seen torres del paine?? It is a dificult trekking but amazing, Nice video