Things to do in Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine
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Hiking, The 'W'
Should one hike the 'W' or go for the whole Circuit? The answer lies in one's time, hiking experience and endurance. Doing the Circuit takes five to eight days, while the 'W' takes at least three to four. If you're not driving, figure another day or so for transportation connections. With the Circuit you will definitely see more and get further away from the crowds; however, the 'W' neatly packages the park's 'highlight' views into a tighter period of time.
The majority of trekkers start both routes from Laguna Amarga, although it's also possible to hike from the Administración or take the catamaran to Lago Pehoé and start from there. The treks are not without difficulty,…
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Hiking, The Circuit
Should one hike the 'W' or go for the whole Circuit? The answer lies in one's time, hiking experience and endurance. Doing the Circuit takes five to eight days, while the 'W' takes at least three to four. If you're not driving, figure another day or so for transportation connections. With the Circuit you will definitely see more and get further away from the crowds; however, the 'W' neatly packages the park's 'highlight' views into a tighter period of time.
The majority of trekkers start both routes from Laguna Amarga, although it's also possible to hike from the Administración or take the catamaran to Lago Pehoé and start from there. The treks are not without difficulty,…
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Cueva del Milodón
In the 1890s German pioneer Hermann Eberhard discovered the partial remains of an enormous ground sloth in a cave 25km northwest of Puerto Natales. The slow-moving, herbivorous milodón, which stood nearly 4m tall, was supposedly the motivating factor behind Bruce Chatwin’s book In Patagonia. The 30m-high Cueva del Milodón pays homage to its former inhabitant with a life-size plastic replica of the animal. It’s not exactly tasteful, but still worth a stop, whether to appreciate the grand setting and ruminate over its wild past or to take an easy walk up to a lookout point. Camping (no fires) and picnicking are possible. In February the cave hosts a cinema festival.
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Day Hikes, Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine
Walk from Guardería Lago Pehoé, on the main park highway, to Salto Grande, a powerful waterfall between Lago Nordenskjöld and Lago Pehoé. Another easy hour's walk leads to Mirador Nordenskjöld, an overlook with superb views of the lake and mountains. For a more challenging day hike, try the four-hour trek leading to Lago Paine, whose northern shore is accessible only from Laguna Azul. The route offers tranquility and gorgeous scenery.
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Eberhard Ranch
Surrounded by tranquil fjords and looming mountains, the original homestead and estancia (estate) in the region, Eberhard Ranch, is impossibly scenic and gives a taste of the workaday area. You can see the gauchos as they work - it's not a tourist show, but real work, which includes the slaughter of sheep (you've been warned!) To arrange a visit contact Estancia Travel in Puerto Natales.
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Glacier Trekking & Kayaking, Big Foot
Puerto Natales-based Big Foot is the only outfitter authorized to lead day-long ice hikes on Glaciar Grey, which involve a long hike, rappelling on to the glacier, walking on the glacier with crampons and harnesses, chances to view ice caves, and ice climbing before heading back.
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Museo Histórico
Puerto Natales' museum has natural history items (mostly stuffed animals), archaeological artefacts such as stone and whalebone arrowheads and spear points, plus a Yahgan canoe, Tehuelche bolas and historical photographs of the town's development.
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Horse Riding, Baqueano Zamora
Horse Riding, Baqueano Zamora runs half-day excursions to Lago Pingo, Laguna Amarga, Lago Paine and Laguna Azul, including a country-style lunch. Hostería Las Torres controls the eastern area of the park (snack included).
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