Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine National Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the centerpiece of Chilean Patagonia. Still largely undiscovered, Patagonia is a faraway place filled with spectacular flora and fauna as well as some of the most spectacular scenic beauty on the planet.
Torres del Paine National Park owes its awesome beauty to its four distinct ecosystems, the flora & fauna found in the park, and its wide variety of geological elements such as mountains, forests, pampas, glaciers, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Starting with the mountains and peaks, visitors are awed by the Torres del Paine towers, the Cuernos del Paine peaks and the great expanse of the Paine Massif. There are four glaciers within the park to discover and several lakes, each with a more stunning view than the next.
Patagonia is best experienced by foot, and there is a plethora of hikes to choose from while visiting. However, there are also opportunities to kayak, horseback ride, hop on a boat for a glacier navigation or a casual game drive. The fauna is intact in these forests and plains, allowing visitors to see guanacos, rheas, foxes, and sometimes the elusive condors and pumas.
The best time to visit Chilean Patagonia is November to early March (summertime in the southern hemisphere). The park will be much more crowded during the peak months of December – February, so we recommend visiting during the shoulder season months of November, early December and March for incredible weather and fewer people.
Our favorite accommodation in Torres del Paine
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Awasi Patagonia, just outside of Torres del Paine National Park is the epitome of a luxury experience with best of dining, guides and activities.
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If your heart is set on staying inside Torres del Paine, then Explora is where you need to be. As one of the first properties built in the area, Explora Patagonia has a prime location in the middle of the park on the shores of turquoise Lake Pehoé with views of the masiff that give […]
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EcoCamp Patagonia in Torres del Paine National Park is one our favorites for a more adventure type camp and being very eco friendly/conscious.
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Tierra Patagonia in Torres del Paine National Park is a mid sized luxury hotel offering shared activities and beautiful, scenic views.
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Remota Hotel, Remota is set just outside the town of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres Del Paine. Designed by Chilean architect Germàn del Sol who is known for his green designs, Remota is not only a beautiful hotel, but a study in sustainable architecture. It was built with locally sourced materials using only local […]
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The Singular Patagonia in Torres del Paine is a beautiful and luxury experiential property providing excellent culinary experiences and luxury excursions.
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Good value yurt-style accommodation on the bank of El Toro Lake in Torres del Paine.
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