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By Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel since 1997

Torres del Paine Grand Circuit

Wednesday February 21, 2007
Torres del Paine Cuernos and Clouds Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in southern Chile is a world-renowned area with mountain ranges up to 9000 ft, including the spectacular Cuernos del Paine at 6300 ft. Thousands of visitors annually come to trek, camp, mountain climb, hike and ride through the park on any of the numerous trails or stay in lodgings and venture out on daily walks.

If you wish to hike or trek through the park, and depending on your time, physical fitness, interests and weather, you'll have several choices for the trails, or circuits. Follow along with this pictorial walk.

Photo of these famous peaks displayed with the kind permission of Pete and Jackie Main.

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