Abstract

Understanding territorial transformations in the framework of a global society implies approaching them from the perspective of redefining the capital-nature rela-tionship, as outlined by extractive capitalism. What place does Chilean Patagonia holds in reference to the value assigned to nature? It is posited here that the singularity offered by the patagonic territory and landscape allows for the development of new conceptualizations in order to generate material and symbolic meaning. Therefore, it is possible to identify three fundamental changes that represent different modes of territorial appropriation, land use and configuration models, supported by the conceptualization of nature as a commodity: 1) Migration in search a change in lifestyle; 2) national parks defined through the sale of carbon credits and a biocentric philosophy and 3) Tourism and the experience-based economy. Our results correspond to a qualitative and synchronic research based approach, using a three-way systemic analysis of data gathered from various primary and secondary sources.