Puerto Natales
Chile · Magallanes · 26 m
Description
Puerto Natales is a small port town on the Última Esperanza Sound in southern Chile and the main gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Blending its heritage as the center of Patagonia's sheep-farming industry with a relaxed atmosphere, the town is surrounded by dramatic fjords, mountains, and glaciers. Puerto Natales is known for its historic waterfront lined with corrugated-iron buildings, boat excursions to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers, and the nearby Cueva del Milodón, one of Patagonia's most important paleontological sites. As the starting point for hiking, wildlife encounters, and adventures through the region's spectacular fjords and wilderness, Puerto Natales ranks among the premier travel destinations in Chilean Patagonia.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – March
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- Feb
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- Apr
- May
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- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Torres del Paine National Park(Day trip)
- Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour(Day trip)
- Mylodon Cave Natural Monument(Day trip)
- Puerto Natales Waterfront (Última Esperanza Sound)
- Plaza de Armas Arturo Prat
- Puerto Natales Historic Center
- Municipal Historical Museum
- Costanera Viewpoints
- Cueva del Milodón Hiking Trails(Day trip)
- Dorotea Hill(Day trip)
- Sierra Baguales(Day trip)
- Boat Tours on Última Esperanza Sound
- Cerro Benítez(Day trip)
- Sofía Lagoon(Day trip)
- Condor Watching(Day trip)
- Estancia La Península(Day trip)
- Patagonian Lamb
- Outdoor Gear Shops & Trekking Outfitters
- Bernardo O'Higgins National Park(Day trip)
- Kawésqar National Reserve(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PNT
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry