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==Code of Conduct==
[[Archivo:GPT02-P0088.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Greater Patagonian Trail Section 2: Closing a gate after passing. Image: Jan Dudeck]]
The trail leads mostly through unspoiled wilderness with little human intervention. And where you meet some settlers or herdsmen you are welcome and get treated as honourable guest. To maintain this I plead all hikers to follow this code of conduct:
* Leave no trace and in particular no litter. All packings that can be carried with content can be returned when empty.
* Make camp fired only where permitted and where and when it is safe to do so. Don't light a fire in dried out areas or when wind can carry sparks that may ignite nearby vegetation. Use only death wood and put the fire out with plenty of water. Don't leave the fire or go to sleep before having it put out completely.
* Don't abuse the hospitality of the people along the trail and pay fairly for what they share with you. Using a trail or camping in a not maintained place should be free of charge but if you get invited to a meal or use a camping ground that was installed by a local settler pay what you would get charged in other places. Don't ruin the hikers reputation by misusing the generosity of humble people. They might refuse money but insist because they need it; it's part of the hospitality.* A Near a Puesto is you find often a good campsite camp spot because the grazing annimals create and maintain nice patches of pastry. If the puesto is inhabitated always introduce yourself and ask first for permission.
* If you are caught by bad weather feel free to knock on doors and ask kindly for shelter.
* Don't enter locked Puestos except in emergencies. This is also for your safety since poorly ventilated and maintained puestos pose a Hanta virus infection risk. See also [[# Deseases| Deseases]].
