Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas

About this tour

The Torres del Paine National Park from Punta Arenas is a tour that can be done every day of the year. It includes guided tours and short walks to the most important attractions. First of all; Milodon Cave, where this mythical animal lived. On the other hand, in Torres del Paine, we visited Grey beach (where you can see ice floes on the shores of the beach, during most of the year), Pehoé viewpoint, hike in Salto Grande sector, where you can see a waterfall, Nordenskjold lake with panoramic views of the Paine mountain range and to finish with a unique image of the Torres del Paine in Laguna Amarga.

Torres del Paine Park Review

This park is one of the 11 protected areas in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region. The total area of protected areas comprises 51% of the region’s total area (6,728,744 hectares). Torres del Paine National Park was founded in 1959 under the name “Parque Nacional de Turismo Lago Grey”. Another important event was the declaration as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in April 1978.

Another option of this 1 day destination is:
Torres del Paine Base Trekking

Recommendations for this Tour

• Carry food from Punta Arenas.
• Buy your ticket in advance at www.pasesparques.cl
• Wear warm clothing, especially in autumn-winter. (hats, gloves)
• Wear comfortable shoes. There are 2 short hikes of low difficulty. But comfortable shoes or sneakers are recommended.
• Carry cell phones and cameras, fully charged. no drone use is allowed inside the Park!