Torres del Paine, Chile2-5 daySummer
Torres del Paine
Ideal: Ideal for trekking, nature, adventure, photography, and Patagonia's most striking landscapes.
Torres del Paine is one of the world's most impressive national parks, set in Chilean Patagonia. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of granite towers (Torres), blue glacial lakes, steppe grasslands, guanacos, and condors hosts world-famous hiking routes such as the W Trek and O Circuit. With Patagonia's dramatic scenery, changeable weather, and pristine wilderness, it is the dream destination of adventure and nature lovers.
Quick facts
- Built
- 13 May 1959
- Area
- 181,414 hectares
- Elevation
- 579 m
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- See the iconic granite Torres towers and blue glacial lakes
- Hike the world-famous W Trek or O Circuit
- Watch guanacos, condors, and Patagonian wildlife in the wild
Travel tip
Park quotas and lodging should be booked months ahead; weather changes fast — dress in layers and bring a rain jacket.
