Weekend Guide · Chile
Weekend in Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales — the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, a windswept Patagonian town on the Última Esperanza fjord where trekkers gear up before heading into the wilderness..
2 days recommended Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine National Park
World-famous trekking destination reached from Puerto Natales, home to the W Trek, O Circuit, and the iconic granite towers
Puerto Natales Waterfront
Scenic promenade along the Última Esperanza fjord with views of the Patagonian Andes and black-necked swans
Milodón Cave Natural Monument
Massive cave where the remains of a prehistoric giant ground sloth were discovered, just outside town
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers Boat Tour
Full-day boat excursion from Puerto Natales through fjords to hanging glaciers and Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
Local Tips
- 1Chile is one of South America's pricier destinations.
- 2Chile is generally one of the safer countries in South America, though petty crime — bag snatching and pickpocketing — occurs in central Santiago and Valparaíso.