We are a small business that aims to contribute to the disclosure of the nature and history of Patagonia, Alaska and Polar regions.

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Field Guides

A great travel companion

For over 17 years, we’ve been creating carefully designed field guides that serve as ideal companions for exploring some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring natural landscapes. Originally based in South Patagonia, our reach now extends across southern South America, Alaska, Antarctica, Arctic, Brazil, Iceland, and beyond.

Designed to fit in your pocket and enrich your journey, these guides help you discover the distinctive features that make each destination unique, whether it’s the windswept plains of Patagonia, the glaciers of Iceland, the Amazon rainforest, or the polar wilderness.

High-quality pictures for field identification of many of the species.
All of them are illustrated with their habitats and natural sizes, common names and scientific (Latin) names.

Field Guides

A great travel companion

For over 17 years, we’ve been creating carefully designed field guides that serve as ideal companions for exploring some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring natural landscapes. Originally based in South Patagonia, our reach now extends across southern South America, Alaska, Antarctica, Arctic, Brazil, Iceland, and beyond.

Designed to fit in your pocket and enrich your journey, these guides help you discover the distinctive features that make each destination unique, whether it’s the windswept plains of Patagonia, the glaciers of Iceland, the Amazon rainforest, or the polar wilderness.

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Field Guides

Our Publications

A Voyage to Antarctica
Wildlife
Fitz Roy - Chalten
Place names
Los Glaciares National Park
Flora & Fauna
A Voyage to Antarctica
Wildlife
Fitz Roy - Chalten
Place names
Los Glaciares National Park
Flora & Fauna
A Voyage Around Svalbard
Flora & Fauna
A Voyage Around Svalbard
Flora & Fauna
Tierra Del Fuego National Park & Beagle Channel
Flora & Birds
Southeast Alaska
Fauna
Tierra Del Fuego National Park & Beagle Chanel
Flora & Birds
Southtest Alaska
Fauna
Southeast Alaska
Fauna
Torres del Paine National Park
Flora & Fauna
Torres del Paine National Park
Flora & Fauna
Laguna Nimez & Bahía Redonda
Birds
Bahía Bustamante & Puerto Deseado
Birds
Laguna Nimez & Bahía Redonda
Birds
Bahía Bustamante & Puerto Deseado
Birds
BRAZIL: PANTANAL AND AMAZON RAINFOREST
Flora & Fauna
ICELAND
Wildlife
BRAZIL: PANTANAL AND AMAZON RAINFOREST
Flora & Fauna
ICELAND
Wildlife
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Optic Partner

Swarovski Optik a leader in its field, recognizes the importance of our contribution in the world of natural history publications for Patagonia and the polar regions.

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Optic Partner

Swarovski Optik a leader in its field, recognizes the importance of our contribution in the world of natural history publications for Patagonia and the polar regions.

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Social Responsability

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1% for the planet

Since 2012, 49 South Photo has donated 1% of its sales to local conservation and environmental local projects. 1% for the Planet is an alliance of companies that understand that it is necessary to protect the natural habitat because their gains or losses are directly related to its health and, at the same time, are aware of the social and environmental impact of their industries.
If you are the owner of a company (or have an appointment with your boss), please consider the possibility of becoming a member of this group with progressive social and environmental awareness.

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1% for the planet

Since 2012, 49 South Photo has donated 1% of its sales to local conservation and environmental local projects. 1% for the Planet is an alliance of companies that understand that it is necessary to protect the natural habitat because their gains or losses are directly related to its health and, at the same time, are aware of the social and environmental impact of their industries.
If you are the owner of a company (or have an appointment with your boss), please consider the possibility of becoming a member of this group with progressive social and environmental awareness.

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Clean Seas

Currently, more than half of the 300 million tons of plastic produced annually goes to disposable goods. The third part of this is packaging material, discarded after a single use. The serious environmental consequences of this are well known. That’s why we have decided to join the global movement of stop using of single-use plastics.
Our field guides are not longer packaged in plastic sleeves.
With this small action, we hope to contribute and add to the awareness of this big global concern.

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Clean Seas

Currently, more than half of the 300 million tons of plastic produced annually goes to disposable goods. The third part of this is packaging material, discarded after a single use. The serious environmental consequences of this are well known. That’s why we have decided to join the global movement of stop using of single-use plastics.
Our field guides are not longer packaged in plastic sleeves.
With this small action, we hope to contribute and add to the awareness of this big global concern.

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FSC

Since July 2011 our publications are printed on paper obtained from wood coming from certified forests by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.

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FSC

Since July 2011 our publications are printed on paper obtained from wood coming from certified forests by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The FSC label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.

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Asociación Amigos Los Glaciares National Park

We are happy to support the actions of this small but strong NGO based in El Chaltén.

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Asociación Amigos Los Glaciares National Park

We are happy to support the actions of this small but strong NGO based in El Chaltén.

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Authors

meet the minds behind

Diego Punta Fernandez

Maria Cecilia Costa

María Laura Iribarren

Rolando Garibotti

Santiago Imberti

Luciano Bernacchi

Kara Weller