Torres del Paine National Park

Reserve of untamed nature

Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, ranks among the most astonishing mountain destinations on Earth. Its colossal granite towers and jagged Cuernos del Paine dominate a terrain carved by ancient glaciers flowing from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.

Turquoise lakes, roaring waterfalls, vast patagonian steppes, and dense lenga forests converge across its valleys, sheltering guanacos, Andean condors, and pumas. Globally renowned for the legendary W and O trekking circuits, this southern sanctuary promises an incomparable geological adventure, demanding rigorous environmental stewardship to preserve its deeply moving, untamed, and pristine wilderness.

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How to get there

How to get there by air

Fly into Teniente Julio Gallardo Airfield (PNT) in Puerto Natales (seasonal summer flights) or Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas year-round. From Punta Arenas, travel three hours by regular bus or rental car to Puerto Natales (250 km), the essential gateway town for visiting the park.

How to get there by land

From Puerto Natales, two main routes reach the park: Route Y-290 (80 km to Serrano Gate and Administration) or Route 9 North via Cerro Castillo (115 to 145 km to Sarmiento and Laguna Amarga gates). Daily regular buses operate from Natales bus terminal (two hours), alongside rental cars and guided excursions.

Must-Know Tips

Advance tickets on pasesparques.cl and confirmed campsite/refuge bookings are mandatory. Zero fire tolerance (Law 20,653: smoking and campfires strictly forbidden under penalty of arrest, fines, and deportation; stoves allowed only in designated shelters). Pets and drones are forbidden. No fuel stations exist inside. Hike only during daylight hours along marked trails and wear layers.