Top Things to do in Chilean Patagonia
10 National Parks in Chilean Patagonia That You Shouldn't Miss
Dazzling fjords and vertiginous Andean peaks cover Chile's best-known region, turning this slim swath of land into a playground for skiing, whitewater rafting and trekking. To the north lies San Rafael Lagoon National Park with its impressive ice fields. In Patagonia's southern stretch, the city of Punta Arenas is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, which attracts serious climbers and casual day hikers to its granite peaks, glaciers and waterfalls.
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1. Torres del Paine National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6,038 reviews
A hiker's dream, this national park contains huge granite mountains surrounded by clear lakes and a series of well-maintained trails that vary in degree of difficulty.
Reviewed By TEBlaise - Ilion, United States
I have been to many beautiful places from Alaska to Iceland, but this place is a world apart. It's label as the 8th wonder of the world is spot on. I drove around this park with my wife and son and had to stop around every corner to take a photo, and the views just kept getting better. The best view by far was from the top of Mirador Condor (which is where the photo was taken), The air is the freshest I have ever breathed and the views are something out of a painting. We rented a car and winged it, enabling us to go wherever we wanted.This place should be on everyone's bucket list.
2. Queulat National Park
3. Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By KristenT316 - Baltimore, United States
We really enjoyed getting to be this close to a glacier (at 1km away it felt in our face!). The knowledgeable, happy, and friendly guides were great. It was a long van ride from Tranquilo, with nice views along the way but for fog, then we got reshuffled at the pier, then the boatride was not short either but also good views despite fog. No bathroom on boat - use one before getting on and at the park with the short walk near the glacier. They fed us (and I am vegetarian) very well (starting on the boatride) - eating a hot meal while sitting on the top of the boat looking at the glacier calve was incredible. Wear full rain/wind gear and gloves and have a strap on your camera. Wear waterproof walking shoes/boots or take a change of good socks.
4. Expedicion Fitz Roy
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Channels and fjords of the Strait of Magellan with beautiful solitary and pristine landscapes. Live the experience of being in contact with the great Humpback Whale. 3 Tours Private for week in a comfortable ship and crew. It includes visit to imposing glacier. SERNATUR Award "Value + Tourist 2015" for Quality Destination and contribution to the diversification of experiences and Innovation
Reviewed By buyersrmi - Prescott, United States
getting close and personal with the whales is not something you can do on a cruise ship. photo opportunity galore. a good day especially if the weather cooperates
5. Sendero Cascadas Encondidas
6. Bernardo O'Higgins National Park
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Ingelisse2020 - Golden, United States
We only experienced the short hike to Serrano glacier and got a taste of the unique virgin forest. We were told there are few trails and the park is largely unexplored and undeveloped. This is a gem in the raw and you can hire a private guide to take you to the least visited areas.
7. Parque Nacional Pali Aike
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By darkbluesparkles - Oxford, United Kingdom
Very windy! A very different national park to the others on the west coast (Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares), but worth a visit if you are in the area. The info booth isn't always manned, but there's a good map and free toilets available. The road to Laguna Ana is quite rocking so drive carefully. The drive to Del Diablo was much clearer. We did the hike to Morada del Diablo and back with our 10-month old baby. The path was very well-marked with posts and info boards.
8. Nacional Reserve Laguna Parrillar
9. Parque Etnobotanico Omora
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By dsloanerider - Melbourne, Australia
We were pleasantly surprised by the tour - we learned so much that we now are researching more on the moss, lichen, and trees of Tierra Del Fuego. We highly recommend going with one of the guides, as they know so much about the micro-life all around us. Definitely a must-do in Puerto Williams!
10. Monumento Natural Los Pinguinos
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
The Penguins Natural Monument is located at about 35 km northeast of Punta Arenas. Magdalena Island and the Marta Island, situated in the middle of the Strait of Magellan, is the main part of this natural monument. The largest penguin colonies of south Chile are on this island, including an estimated 60,000 breeding pairs of the Magellanic penguin. A boat tour is required to reach the 2 main islands. An hour is good enough to walk around Magdalena island to view the penguins in their natural habitat. One will also get to see several seagulls. Marta Island can be viewed from a distance from the boat. One will get to see several sea lions in their natural habitat on Marta island. Certainly it is very highly recommended to visit this natural monument when in Punta Arenas.
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