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).

Benitez Hill
Benitez Hill

Cerro Benítez is located 24 kilometers north of Puerto Natales, here is the Cueva del Milodón, one of the most

Serrano Glaciar Viewpoint
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
Balmaceda Glaciar

Located on the western slope of Mount Balmaceda, the glacier offers varied charms to visitors to the Bernardo O'higgins National

Milodon Cave Natural Monument
Milodon Cave Natural Monument

If you go to Torres del Paine, you have to go through the Cueva del Milodon - we were advised

Puerto Natales Waterfront
Puerto Natales Waterfront

The waterfront is a must see for tourists. It runs through the entire city from North to South - approximately

Cerro Dorotea

From this hill located 800 meters high, you get an impressive view of the city of Puerto Natales, the Ultima

Ultima Esperanza Sound
Ultima Esperanza Sound

This great stretch of sea owes its name to the "last hope" of finding the Strait of Magellan in 1557,

Puerto Natales Municipal Historical Museum
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

Ether Aike Artisanal Town
Ether Aike Artisanal Town

The Etherh Aike Craft Village, with 23 typical craft modules of the area, travel agency, restaurant is an excellent alternative

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

An opportunity to learn what real life is like in a Patagonian ranch. Estancia La Penínsua is located on the