Video of the day: homage to Patagonia

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Calling all wilderness lovers! We at AOL Travel think Patagonia is one of those places you have to see at least once in your life - and Ignacio Leonardi's time lapse video below captures a little taste of its hidden gems.

PATAGONIA - ARGENTINA - TIMELAPSES from Ignacio Leonardi on Vimeo.

This vast, rugged, mountainous region covers about 777,000sq km -one third of Argentina - and another 340,000sq km - nearly half of Chile.

Inspired? Check out The Adventure Company's thrilling 12-day trekking adventure and travel to the ends of the earth for an energetic tour of the area's incredible vistas as well as some quality time in Buenos Aires, departing in February, March, November or December. Alternatively, if you're after something a tad more relaxing, try the new Connoisseur Rail Tour offered by Ffestinog Travel, which includes a 20-day rail tour of Argentina from the Andes to Patagonia. British-built historical railways including the 'Old Patagonian Express' feature and there's plenty of time to soak up vibrant Buenos Aires too. departing 10 November 2012.

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