Experience the best of Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales, on the Last Hope Sound in Chilean Patagonia, is a small waterfront town and the base for Torres del Paine National Park.
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Puerto Natales lies on the shore of Última Esperanza Sound, Last Hope in English, a long inlet of grey-green water with snowy peaks across it. The town is a grid of low, brightly roofed buildings with a waterfront promenade where black-necked swans often feed. Sheep farming, the sea and the mountains still shape its character.
Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve of granite towers, glaciers and turquoise lakes, lies to the north and draws trekkers to the W Trek and the longer Paine Circuit. Closer to town, the Milodón Cave once sheltered giant ground sloths, and boats cross the sound to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier lie across the Argentine border.
Patagonian lamb roasted on an iron cross over open flames, king crab from the southern channels and hake from the cold water are the dishes to look for, along with pisco sours made with calafate berry. Legend says that anyone who eats a calafate berry will return to Patagonia. The long daylight of December and January suits trekking, and the wind blows hard in all seasons.
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- 4.6 across the top 10
Guided tours in Puerto Natales
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Outdoor and adventure activities in Puerto Natales
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Questions about Puerto Natales
- What are the top attractions in Puerto Natales?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Puerto Natales are Nordenskjold Lake, Milodon Cave (Cueva del Milodon), Grey Glacier, Channel of Last Hope (Ultima Esperanza).
- What is the most popular experience in Puerto Natales?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Full Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 550 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Puerto Natales take?
- The typical experience in Puerto Natales lasts about 10 hours; the middle half run between 8.5 hours and 14 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Puerto Natales?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 68% of the 145 experiences we hold for Puerto Natales. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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