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Land of Giants

Both colossal and unique, the Torres del Paine rise in Southern Chilean Patagonia in a superb mood over the surrounding landscape.

A Delicious Tour

After an all-day excursion, there is nothing better than ending the day with a quiet evening. We ate out in Puerto Natales and enjoyed the aromas and flavors of the Southern cuisine.

The Past of the Magellanic Lands

The Municipal Historical Museum houses a significant collection of objects that give evidence of the origins of these southern communities.

Bay Watchers

Here is a new way of getting to know the advantages of this place: navigating off the harbor shore. An ideal excursion for those who have half a day to spare in the city.

Nao Victoria Museum

An exact replica of the Nao Victoria recreates the moment in which Magellan set out to conquer the world and found the union of the two seas. A museum commemorates and invites visitors to experience this singular ordeal.

A Change of Perspective

Immersed in deep silences and unforgettable sceneries, we went on a kayak excursion across the Puerto Natales fjords. An excellent way to make contact with nature.

The Cave Monster

We leaned out into the vestiges of the Patagonian Prehistory: the Mylodon Cave. We learnt about the habits of this herbivorous animal that lived millions of years ago.

At a Gallop in Southern Lands

On horseback, we visited one of the most emblematic cattle ranches in Puerto Natales. Amidst cliffs and little pampas, the scenery led us to the well-known Mylodon Cave.

Fjord of the Mountains

Puerto Natales is the obligatory step to explore the fjord of the Mountains and its wonderful glaciers. After sailing, a walk through the valley of ice.

A Getaway by Bike

A result of the tourist boom in the area, Puerto Natales stopped looking at the Torres del Paine jealously and became a destination with an identity of its own.

Amidst Crystals

A mindblowing experience amidst ice blocks, cold caverns and deep cracks. We spent an entire day on the Grey Glacier.

Against the Tide and the Winds

Insular Patagonia emerges like a fantastic unexplored land. On a ferryboat, we sailed along the southern channels and fjords and passed off the mute witnesses to the last glaciation.

Breaking the Silence

A voyage amongst eternal ice and drowsy nature. We sailed amidst the Patagonian fjords up to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in the Bernardo O´Higgins National Park.

Thunder Pass Trekking Circuit

Desde Puerto Natales parten las expediciones hacia el Paso del Trueno, navegando los fiordos Resi y de las Montañas, en los rincones más australes de la Patagonia chilena.

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Turismo Suyai

Across Patagonia

Mándala Andino

Patagonian Fjords

Museo Histórico Municipal

Chile Nativo

Puerto Natales

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Boarding-houses

Loreto Belen

Trotamundos

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Toore Patagonia

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Xalpen B&B

Factoría Patagonia

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Lago Tyndall

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The Singular Patagonia

Akar Patagonia

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Terminos y condiciones

• Full day Torres del Paine
• Trekking Base Torres
• Navigation in Grey Lake
• Full day Glaciar Perito Moreno (Argentina)
• Navigation to the Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
• Horseback riding to Dorotea Hill
• Kayak in Eberhard Fjord
• Milodon Tour - 3 Caverns
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Puerto Natales coastal promenade, a unique walking tour

Walking along the Puerto Natales coastal promenade is one more activity that can be done in the city, to see the landscapes on the Señoret channel, the picturesque piers, monuments and the little houses that face the calm sea.

Puerto Natales is located in the extreme south of Chile and serves as a base for visiting the Torres del Paine National Park , surrounded by mountains and lakes. It is worthwhile to visit its beautiful coastline to see unique Patagonian landscapes .

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Puerto Natales coastal promenade walk

The Puerto Natales waterfront is almost 3 kilometers long and follows the Señoret channel. It extends from the roundabout of Route 9 that gives access to the city to the north until the end of Pedro Montt Avenue , ideal for walking, observing the landscape and the movement of the piers.

During the stroll by the coastal promenade of Puerto Natales you are going to observe in the background the mountainous chains that are around the city, between which the mounts Balmaceda , Mocho, Tenerife, Ballena and Benítez stand out. Particularly, during the winter season, the water of the channel together with the snowy peaks of the hills generate a spectacular landscape.

If you are a fauna lover , especially birds, a walk along the coast of Puerto Natales allows you to see seagulls, black-necked swans, cormorants and flamingos, ideal for taking pictures !

There are benches along the way to sit down, enjoy the scenery and listen to the sound of the sea. You will realize that a total peace reigns , only interrupted by the passing of some fishing boat .

But the walk along the coastal promenade of Puerto Natales also has other surprises, which we detail below:

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1. Monument of the Hand

This sculpture of 5 fingers of a hand emerging from the ground was built in 1993 in memory of the Natales week , and was made by Juan Andrade with the help of the inhabitants of the city.

The sculpture is similar to the original one by Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal that is on the beach in Punta del Este. But mostly they wanted to make a replica in the south of the country of the sculpture The Hand of the Desert (by the same artist) that is in the Atacama Desert in the north of the country.

2. Monument to the Mylodon

This huge mammal inhabited the area thousands of years ago and many fossil remains have been found in the so-called Mylodon Cave , which can be visited. In virtue of all this, Puerto Natales has paid homage to it with a large sculpture at the entrance to the city.

3. Braun & Blanchard Historic Pier

One of the most photographed places if you go for a walk along the waterfront of Puerto Natales, is the old historic pier of which today only the wooden structure that served as support remains. The wooden poles that used to support the dock stick out over the water, giving a picture worthy of a photo for Instagram .

📝 Travel tip : Sunset gives the best colors to photograph this dock, so we recommend a visit towards the end of the day.

4. Indigo Pier in the Puerto Natales coastal promenade

This dock is more modern than the previous one mentioned, with a wooden walkway that goes in a few meters over the sea . Next to the dock, there is a large circular surface with a skatepark and the sculpture known as Monument to the Wind .

Actually its original name is much more romantic : “Amores de Viento en Natales” (Love of Wind in Natales). It was made in 2012 by the Chilean sculptor Marcela Romagnoli.

5. Fisherman’s Pier

Already on the southern end of the coastal promenade of Puerto Natales is the port area, with many small fishing boats of different colors . The place is also very photogenic.

How long does it take to walk along the Puerto Natales waterfront?

Stopping at the viewpoints to contemplate the scenery and even take pictures, it won’t take you more than an hour and a half to do the walk.

If you want to stop along the way for a coffee or lunch with views of the waterfront and the mountains, we recommend The Cofee Maker , ideal for breakfast or a snack, although the prices are a bit high.

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Puerto Natales City

A Puerto Natales City tour guide from TourHQ can help enjoy the wealth of outdoors pursuits in this, far-flung trekking Chilean destination that is the gateway to Torres Del Paine.

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Jorge Jerez

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Juan Eduardo Tapia

I was born in this land, I have always been attracted to nature and especially a Torres del Paine ...

JUAN MOYA TARRAGO

I am Juan, im a nature and outdoor sports lover.I am a 39 years old trekking guide with more ...

Maria Soledad Solis

I'm interested in history, original peoples and nature. I love my country and the idea to be a ...

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We offer very personalized and unique tours in the southern part of South America with motorbikes ...

Valentina Aguirre Rojas

My name is Valentina Aguirre and i've been a passionate tour guide since 2013. Time when i first ...

Jorge Nunez

I have been a guide over 17 years, I was born in puerto natales, the tourism capital of Patagonia, ...

Maritza Alvarado

I have been working as a tour guide every season since 1987 while I was driving in the snow ...

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Ecotourism Manager, living in chilean Patagonia since 2014. Located in Puerto Natales as ...

Mauricio Igor

l love walking in the mountains, that`s what l am doing now.

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Few towns in South America can boast such a handsome location as. The snow-mantled ridges of Chilean Patagonia shoulder their way above it, rising and rising until they come to the dagger-like peaks of the famous Torres del Paine. This proximity to the latter is one of the foremost reasons for Puerto Natales status as South America's best bucket-list trekking destination. The town itself is a timber-clad array of painted cabins and salt-washed jetties, bobbing fishing boats and the ubiquitous rises of one whitewashed, Spanish-style Cathedral. Tourism is the main industry here, catering to the ever-increasing footfalls of the outdoorsy types, and the reason there are now so many Puerto Natales City tour guides offering outfitting services out into the wilds. Of course, there are plenty of other fascinating pursuits in this rugged cutout of Ultima Esperanza, from boating through the fjords to horseback riding in the ranges of Cerro Benitez. Just don't forget the thermals!

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Cattle ranching identity and growing adventure activities focused on travelers merge in this town, gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. Climb Cerro Dorotea to see Puerto Natales from the heights. If you are lucky, at the summit you will be able to see the majestic flight of the condor, which nests on the hill’s vertical walls. Discover the Mylodon Cave and learn about the history of this giant sloth that inhabited this southern area of Chile more than 10,000 years ago or sail through the Última Esperanza fjord and be dazzled by the glaciers that you will find on your way. As not everything is physical effort, enjoy the abundant Patagonian cuisine and take the opportunity to recharge batteries in the excellent hotels that you will find in this destination.

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A place where wildlife abounds in native forests growing in the middle of a network of fjords, this is Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, home to the Kawésqar ethnic group. In this park, the glaciers of the Southern Ice Fields are the protagonists of the landscape and invite you to tour them in boats and admire their grandeur. Ride through the park on horseback, relax by a campfire and enjoy the sound of nature or camp by the river under the stars that can be seen in the vastness of the sky.

Standing at 800 meters, Dorotea Hill (Cerro Dorotea) invites you for an easy group-based trek. Enjoy the trip and once at the top, prepare your camera. The mesmerizing view of the city of Puerto Natales, the Ultima Esperanza fjord and the Admiral Montt Gulf are worth photographing.

On the way back down, enjoy the lenga pathways and the beautiful sound of the birds living on the hill. To satisfy your hunger you can stop half-way for a typical supper with hot tea or coffee and sopaipillas with jam and butter.

The Mylodon Cave is a destination of great paleontological interest, formed by three caverns that preserve their remains almost intact. In the site you will find a life-size replica of the famous mammal that gives it its name. Take a picture of yourself wrestling with the animal or a more tender one giving it a hug. At the end, take the opportunity to have a picnic in the surroundings, there are special areas for that purpose in the middle of nature.

49 glaciers branch off from the Southern Ice Fields, among them Pio XI and O’Higgins in the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, and the Tyndall, Grey and Montt glaciers in the Torres del Paine National Park. Walking along white roads will put your skills to the test. But not all is ice. The surrounding lenga forests and cold steppes will bring a smile to your face. If you are a professional sportsman, venture to Mount Fritz Roy or simply be dazzled with the multiple colors that its mounds acquire according to the position of the sun.

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Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciars Boat Excursion

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Benitez Hill Hiking

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Sarmiento Lake Hike

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Puerto Natales Bicycle City Tour

An unmissable panorama: Puerto Natales Bike City Tour Puerto Natales is located on the shores of Señoret channel, between Gulf...

Perito Moreno Glaciar

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Best puerto natales tours to discover the chilean patagonia and explore torres del paine.

O Circuit Torres del Paine (Patagonia)

Torres del Paine W Trek 6-Day Tour

Torres del Paine W Trek tour (Patagonia)

W trek circuit in Torres del Paine (short version)

W trek in Torres del Paine 3 days tour

Circuit C Torres del Paine

Tour to the Grey and Paine Grande sectors

Tour to Paine Grande and Frances sectors in winter

All Inclusive Torres del Paine Tour

W Trek Guided Tour

Balmaceda Serrano Glaciers Tour

Trekking Base Torres Viewpoint

Torres del Paine and Milodon Cave

Grey Glacier Boat Tour

Lake Sarmiento Hike to Amarga Lagoon

Ice Hike Grey Glacier

Glacier Grey Kayak

French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine

Mirador Glacier Grey

Tour Sierra Baguales

Estancia Day Tour Puerto Natales

Private transfer from Puerto Natales to El Calafate

Transfer between Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales

Private transfer between Torres del Paine and El Calafate

Kayak Serrano River

Torres del Paine W Trek Winter season

Puerto natales tours.

Puerto Natales is the closest city to Torres del Paine National Park and therefore one of the most visited destinations in Chilean Patagonia. It is known as the gateway to Torres del Paine and sometimes a dormitory town. In addition, there are many Puerto Natales tours from one day to several days and activities that you can do in the same city.

Travelers' favorite Puerto Natales tours

Puerto Natales is one of the most visited cities in Patagonia, being the starting point for many activities, both single and multi-day.

Without a doubt, the most requested tour in Puerto Natales is the Torres del Paine W Trek , inside the National Park. The route consists of several days throughout the park and is an amazing experience for any nature lover.

Also, the Torres del Paine O Circuit is another tour that our travelers love. It is another of the routes through the park but has a longer duration. 

Puerto Natales Airport

If you are thinking about how to get to Puerto Natales, the fastest and most comfortable way is by plane ✈. There are no direct flights to this city (because there is no airport), so if you are traveling from abroad you will have to fly first to Santiago de Chile and then to Punta Arenas. From here to Puerto Natales buses leave throughout the day and the trip takes 3 hours 🚌.

If you decide to travel by car, the roads are in very good condition so you won't have any kind of problem, but logically the trip will be longer.

Eating in Puerto Natales

The first thing we recommend is to ask in the restaurants how big the plates are. The food is very abundant in Puerto Natales and with only one plate, you can eat two people.

Do not forget to try the typical Magellanic lamb , centollo (spider crab), or guanaco . A real delight.

Weather in Puerto Natales

It is located in Patagonia, therefore, it is a cold place ❄ . Summers (December-March) are fresh with an average temperature of 57,2 ºF (14 ºC) and winters (June-September) are cold with less than 44,6ºF (7ºC).

It is usually cloudy throughout the year, but except for the winter when the weather is more regular, the rest of the year can change. So be ready to go from rain to sunshine in a matter of minutes on any of the Puerto Natales tours.

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