The park is open all year, but weather is obviously a factor and the spring and summer months are less cold.
Orient yourself with this excellent Map and Photo Tour.
The Torres del Paine National Park began in 1959 as Lake Grey National Park and in 1978 was declared a UNESCO Biospheric Reserve.Descriptions and Photos
Torres del Paine National Park Natural history from the PBS series of Living Edens.
Parque Nacional de Torres de Paine Photos and descriptions in Spanish and English of the park.
Torres del Paine National Park "Torres del Paine ("Towers of Paine") National Park takes its name from the three "towers" shown on the right. The park can be visited as a day trip from Puerto Natales, but the two-hour ride along ripiado roads made me glad I had decided to spend a couple of nights in the park before heading back." Read more about this South America on the Matrix report.
Parque Nacional de Torres de Paine This excellent site from Go Chile has descriptions of terrain, wildlife, rivers and lakes, plus photos, activities and suggestions. Read the background of the park and the geographical notes and follow the links for map, photos, recommendations, lodgings, what to see and do in the park. In Spanish now, but an English version is promised. (Photo Go Chile)
Torres de Paine "Several Chileans advised me to go all the way to Torres del Paine National Park,and promised I would not be disappointed. They were right - hiking around the plains, glaciers, lakes and wildlife was a great opportunity to get closer to overwhelming Chilean nature. This area has the fame of being cold year-round, but when I walked here I though it was not so bad as long as you were properly clothed. I rented a tent in Puerto Natales and off I went!" Read the rest of the story (plus photos) from Travel Adventures.
Tours and Tour Operators
Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia is home of a world heritage site Torres del Paine. This national Park has unlimited beauty and adventure to offer, with glaciers, lakes, mountains, wild flowers and birds, trekking and horseback riding to choose from with Cascada Expediciones.
Millions of years ago, Patagonia was populated by strange animals. One of these was the Milodon, a sort of bear that stood on its hind legs supported by its thick tail. The Milodon lumbered about the extraordinary natural setting that is today Torres del Paine National Park. The park, located at the foot of jagged peaks crowned with eternal snow, encompasses a fanciful landscape of lakes, rivers, waterfalls and forests. Thousands of years have passed and the Milodon's faint tracks serve today as beautiful and inspiring trails for the cyclist. Come feel the power of Patagonia's wind in your face and admire the guanacos in this singular and grandiose landscape. Full support expeditions from Pared Sur Expediciones. Don't miss the photos.
Explore the Torres del Paine Several tour possibilities from Adventures International.
The Torres del Paine National Park opens its doors to all who love trekking. Throughout the circuit we invite you to experience all of the wonders of this natural reserve and enjoy all of the most beautiful places in the park. Its abundant animal life includes guanacos, foxes, ñandúes, and condors. Walk surrounded on all sides by snow-covered peaks and solid walls of granite.
Torres del Paine Sightseeing information, flights, photos, fares and specials from LAN Chile. (Photo LAN Chile)
Patagonia Running Adventure Torres del Paine - Los Glaciares - Tierra del Fuego - 17 days with Andes Adventures.
Torres del Paine National Park Map, descriptions and flight information from DAP airlines.
Translations by your guide.
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