Torres del Paine National Park

The National Park Torres del Paine is, without doubt, one of the most spectacular national parks in the country. A world biosphere reserve, it has a huge variety of plant and animal species which, with its incredibly beautiful setting has made it an almost unequalled destination for hikers and backpackers, ecology-lovers and adventure sportsmen alike. Snow-capped mountain peaks, cascading rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and mirrored lakes: in all respects Torres del Paine national park deserves its reputation.

Location

The Magallanes region and Antarctic Chile, 400 km to the NE of Punta Arenas. Puerto Natales lies 112km to the south east. Location

How to get there

Santiago to Punta Arenas: by air. Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales: overground. From Puerto Natales to the park (by private and public road), it is posible to go one of two ways. The first is : from the north exit of the city, after approximately 23 km, take the turn-off to the left, 122 km more to the Administrative office. 2) On the same exit north of Puerto Natales, but take the turn-off to the right at kilometer 23, and on this route, you will enter the park through the Porteria Sarmiento, the park main gate.

When to go

All year round.

Other attractions nearby

Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, Cueva de Milodon.

Activities

Fishing, trekking, mountain climbing, rafting, sea kayak, observation of flora and fauna, photography. Activities Section

Climate

The park has a trans-Andean climate, and in the higher parts, an ice climate. The seasons with the best conditions are spring and summer. The average temperature in summer is 10-18 celsius, up to a maximum of 23-25 celsius. The minimum in summer is 0 – 8 celsius.

Services

Accommodation; food; transport; Conaf (Conaf is the Chilean tourist service).

Prices

Adults: national CLP $2.500 (USD dollar), foreigners CLP $6.500 (USD dollar).

Children: national and foreigners CLP $500 (USD dollar).