The gateway to Torres del Paine …
The beautiful and remote Natales was founded in 1911 and inhabited primarily by Chileans from the city of Chiloé. Today, it is the transit city to Torres del Paine National Park, but also a destination on its own with various activities such as trekking, mountaineering and sport fishing.
Puerto Natales has a wonderful geography of uneven reliefs, valleys, fjords, archipelagos and the mysterious white of the ice fields. Other attractions are the Historical Museum, Plaza Arturo Prat and the Ether Aike Artisan Village.
Its airport, Teniente J. Gallardo, is located 6 kilometers from the city and only receives domestic flights. From Santiago, SKY, Latam and Jetsmart airlines fly to the destination in approximately three hours.
The main shops are downtown: coffee shops, chocolate shops, restaurants and tourist agencies. Eberhard, Bulnes, Baquedano and Blanco Encalada streets are the busiest. It has a wide hotel network for all pockets.
In 2017, the city inaugurated the new Hospital “Dr. Augusto Essmann Burgos ”, located at Avenida España # 1650.
There are also exchange houses.
How to go from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine?
From Puerto Natales, take Route 9 that connects this city with Sarmiento (112 kilometers) and Laguna Amarga (129 kilometers) at Torres del Paine Park. From Puerto Natales, take the Y-290 route that connects the city with the Serrano port of Parque Torres del Paine (80 kilometers).
In the city of Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales Waterfront
The waterfront is a must see for tourists. It runs through the entire city from North to South - approximately
Ultima Esperanza Sound
This great stretch of sea owes its name to the "last hope" of finding the Strait of Magellan in 1557,
Ether Aike Artisanal Town
The Etherh Aike Craft Village, with 23 typical craft modules of the area, travel agency, restaurant is an excellent alternative
Puerto Natales Municipal Historical Museum
The Museum in Puerto Natales, displays a collection of items used during prehistory and colonization of the area. Its mission
In the surroundings
Milodon Cave Natural Monument
If you go to Torres del Paine, you have to go through the Cueva del Milodon - we were advised
Puerto Bories
Just 4 km from Puerto Natales, in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, Puerto Bories invites you to embark on
Bories Refrigerator National Historical Monument
Just 4 km from Puerto Natales, in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, Puerto Bories invites you to embark on
Serrano Glaciar Viewpoint
This is a beautiful forest trail that runs along the southern coast of Laguna Serrano until you reach the viewpoint
Balmaceda Glaciar
Located on the western slope of Mount Balmaceda, the glacier offers varied charms to visitors to the Bernardo O'higgins National
Cerro Dorotea
From this hill located 800 meters high, you get an impressive view of the city of Puerto Natales, the Ultima
Benitez Hill
Cerro Benítez is located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales, here is the Cueva del Milodón, one of the most
Lago Pinto Estate
A cattle ranch that opens its doors so that tourists can learn about all the customs and country life of
La Península Estate
Estancia La Península is a gem in the Magallanes region, located on the coast of the Última Esperanza fjord and
