Torres Del Paine National Park, located in the south of Chile, is a great destination for nature lovers and wants to explore the pristine beauty of the Patagonia region. With diverse landscapes, from the towering mountains, the turquoise lake to the majestic waterfall and the immense prairies, this park is a rare gem in the world.
About Torres Del Paine Chile National Park
Torres Del Paine National Park is located south of Chile, located in Magallanes and Antártica Chilena, about 2,500 km south of Santiago. The park is located in the middle of the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Sea, belonging to the end of the thousands of Patagonia. This is a pristine and remote land, border between Argentina and Chile running to the east and west of the park.
The most prominent point in the park is the Paine mountain range with sharp peaks and unique shapes. Torres Del Paine, Cuernos del Paine and Monte Paine are famous symbols that bring a sense of magic and majestic to the visiting. Visitors can climb the mountain, walk through the climbing roads and participate in the adventures, and admire the beautiful panoramic view of this pristine land.
Torres Del Paine Chile National Park. Photo: @woldexpeditions
In addition, the park is also famous for its beautiful lakes such as Pehoe and Nordenkjöld Lake. The sunlight reflected on the turquoise water, creating an enchanting and sparkling sight. Visitors can participate in activities such as boat riding, fishing and participating in adventures on the water.
Torres Del Paine National Park also has rich biodiversity. This is one of the important destinations for the research and conservation of wildlife, including Patagonia tiger, red mezzanine and many rare birds. The walking paths and paths through the steppe also offers opportunities for visitors to discover the abundance of this ecosystem.
The beautiful scenery at Torres Del Paine. Photo: @_thomasreynaud
How to go to Torres Del Paine?
The base city to visit the National ParkTorres Del Paine is Puerto Natales, 75 km away. There are several options to go to Puerto Natales and visit Torres Del Paine:
By plane
If you are a foreigner and come to this country through Santiago, there will be direct flights to Puerto Natales from the capital of Chile. However, it was only in December, January and February. The airline made Latam with two weekly flights in December and four weekly flights in January and February.
In addition to the summer months, the usual way to Puerto Natales is to fly to Punta Arenas airport, then take a bus or personal vehicle from here to make the journey to Puerto Natales. Punta Arenas has regular flights to Santiago thanks to Latam, Sky Airlines and Jetsmart airlines.
Ferry
Navimag Ferry Company only makes a trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales in the peak season, lasting 4 days. It left Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales on Saturdays and returned from Puerto Natales to Puerto Mont on Wednesdays.
By bus
Moving to Puerto Natales by bus is quite convenient, mainly due to large number of hours. If you want to go to Puerto Natales by bus from Chile, there are services departing from Puerto Montt and takes about 37 hours to arrive. Take part of the journey on the Argentine side because there is no route in the Chile connecting Puerto Natales to the center of the country.
From El Calafate in Argentina, you can go to Puerto Natales by bus across the Andes ranges across the road that has activated and the journey takes about six hours. Note that in the winter due to the severe weather, the pass may be closed.
How to go from Puerto Natales to Torres Del Paine National Park?
There are buses from different companies to make a journey from Puerto Natales to Torres Del Paine National Park, usually there will be two daily trips from October to April. For transportation companies whether they depart. There are also transfer from travel companies to make the journey during the peak season.
To get to the park you need a walk. Photo: @marucoppari
The best time to visit Torres Del Paine National Park
Due to the geographical location, Torres Del Paine National Park has a cold climate with extremely low temperatures in the winter and wind in the summer. Summer is an ideal time to visit Torres Del Paine when the daytime temperature is up to 20ºC. However, at night, the temperature will be significantly cooler. This is also the strongest monsoon in the area with a wind of 30-40 km/hour, can reach 100 km/hour if there is a storm. The amount of sunlight in these months is up to 16 hours a day, so visiting Torres Del Paine is a plus point.
In the fall, the maximum temperature decreases and the minimum temperature is usually below 0 degrees Celsius. Many cold and many people.
In the winter, the climate here is very cold with a maximum temperature not exceeding 10ºC and the minimum temperature below 0 degrees Celsius. Can be hindered by the amount of snow on the mountain. The advantage is that you will not find people in the national park and the price is cheaper.
Spring has very changing days, it can rain, sunshine can be fierce and it can be very cold at night. The day begins to be long, in terms of the duration of sunlight. In all cases and any time of the year to visit Torres Del Paine, you have to wear warm and waterproof clothes because the weather can change a lot during the day.
Impressive attractions at Torres Del Paine National Park
Salto Grande Waterfall
Salto Grande is one of the beautiful places at Torres Del Paine National Park in Chile. Located in the middle of the romantic valley of the Patagonia mountain range, Salto Grande's view is a wonderful natural landscape, where the natural power and majestic beauty blend into one.
When approaching this place, you will feel the sound of the water pouring down from a large height with moisture in the air to create a magical space. Water from Nordenskjold lake formed a fierce river before flooding the rocky rapids, creating an impressive waterfall phenomenon. This scene evokes a sense of surprise and magnificence, when the water is strong and the enthusiasm conveys the strength and intense life of nature.
Salto Grande's view is also the intersection between two majestic lakes: Nordenkjold lake and Pehoe lake. With the overgrown mountains and endless flower fields in this area, the natural landscape here is brilliant and attractive. The clear blue and sunny sky shines on the swirling water roads of Salto Grande waterfall, creating a sense of fairy and lost in the wild nature.
Salto Grande waterfall.
PEHoe lake
Lake Pehoe is a blue jade in the heart of Torres Del Paine National Park. With beautiful beauty and expensive location, this lake is one of the most attractive places in the area and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
As you approach the lake, the sunlight reflected on the clear blue water, creating an enchanting scene and sparkling sparkling. Pehoe lake is located among the majestic peaks to bring a beautiful and romantic scenery. The lake is also famous for its small and unique small islands. These islands are surrounded by green trees and smooth meadows drawing a wild natural picture with a variety of birds and animals. The highlight of Lake Pehoe is the island of Cuernos del Paine with a special shape like horns.
Not only for sightseeing, Lake Pehoe is also an ideal destination for outdoor activities. Visitors can participate in activities such as hiking, climbing or exploring the roads hanging through the mountains around the lake. Each step takes you closer to the majestic and magnificent natural beauty of Torres Del Paine.
Lake Nordenkjöld
Nordenkjöld Lake in the heart of Torres Del Paine National Park is a beautiful and expensive blue pearl of the Patagonia region. With pristine and majestic beauty, this lake is one of the great destinations to satisfy the love of nature.
When you walk to Nordenskjöld Lake, you will be captivated by its excellent beauty. The sunlight shines on the clear blue water, highlighting the freshness and intense life. The lake is surrounded by towering limestone mountains, bringing a romantic and majestic beauty.
The water in the lake has a distinctive turquoise color that makes the landscape and fascinated. The water flow from Nordenkjöld lake flows through rocky rapids and waterfalls, creating the sound of flowing water and cool air. From a distance, the beauty of Nordenskjöld Lake creates a perfect picture with vibrant colors and natural balance.
Paine mountain range
The Paine Mountains are beautiful images and symbols of Torres Del Paine National Park. When you look towards the mountains, you will not be unable to be impressed by its beauty. The peaks are high and pointed like a blue sky covered with shimmering snow. The unique shape of the peaks like Torres Del Paine, Cuernos del Paine and Monte Paine creates a majestic and enchanting natural picture.
The Paine mountain range is not only beautiful from a distance but also deserves to explore. With incredible height and diverse natural beauty, the Paine Mountains are a paradise for adventurous and adventurous travelers. Visitors can climb, explore caves, or go through adventure hanging roads to explore beautiful scenery from impressive heights.
Torres Del Paine National Park is a natural paradise not to be missed, where the pristine beauty of the mountains, lakes, waterfalls and steppe combined creates a wonderful picture. Coming to this park, visitors will be immersed in the silence and feel the endless power of nature.
