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These are three truly amazing spots on the eastern edge of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and show one scenery of Patagonia but these three frequently pictured attractions do not represent the Patagonian variety. If your primary interest is visiting these famous places of Patagonia than go just there; you will most likely enjoy it. Don't consider walking on the GPT in this case.

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Don't assume that the Greater Patagonian Trail is just more of the same scenery. Only towards the finish, near the southern ends in El Chalten and on the last three sections (GPT38, GPT39 and GPT40) you will walk through this kind landscape that you found in your Google search of glaciers and a the articles about Patagoniaskyscraper mountains.

But the The GPT is much more than this. The Greater Patagonian Trail is rather like a gourmet menu with many quite different courses that allow you to try different tastes and textures. The menu contains some world famous dishes, but mainly courses made of unknown exotic ingredients in unexpected combinations. It's like the chef that prepares the menu wants to surprise his guests with every course. So this menu is nothing for someone who just wants to eat a burger or a steak. And in your own interest, be honest with yourself if you really want to try this menu before stepping in into this restaurant. Don't walk in just because it's a famous place with an outstanding reputation. If you actually wanted a burger or a steak you will leave the restaurant disappointed and may be in anger.