Top Things to do in Chilean Patagonia
The 10 Best Lookouts in Chilean Patagonia, Chilean Patagonia
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. Salto Rio Ibanez
2. MIrador Las Torres
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By darkbluesparkles - Oxford, United Kingdom
We did this hike with our 11-month-old baby in a hiking backpack. I would say this hike pushed us right up to our very limits and I wouldn't want to do anything tougher than this. That said, I would do the hike again if it was our first time. There were a lot of people on the trail when we went, and we were never alone. It is imperative to wear STURDY WATERPROOF shoes that go over your ankles, as you will be hiking IN a stream (not along, I do mean IN the flowing water) for about 15% of the total distance. The last scramble was not as bad as I'd anticipated, but obviously very tiring. The most dangerous part, in my opinion, is the first part of the descent over the rocks - GO SLOWLY. It took us 9 hours round-trip, including lunch, photos at the viewpoint, and two nappy changes (once at the camp right before the final ascent, and once at Refugio Chileno on the way down). The view at the top was amazing and there's lots of space to sit for lunch. It wasn't that windy, though there were a few snowflakes on the way up. For those with babies going up, you can use the bathrooms for free for nappy changes, just ask the staff (who speak English). We opted to do it on a picnic table outside for space reasons, and it wasn't that cold.
3. Sendero Cerro La Bandera
4. Mirador Cerro De La Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By 863SueM - Williamsburg, United States
As part of our walking tour of Punta Arenas, we climbed the hill to get to this spot to overlook the city and surrounding body of water. A great view if it’s a clear day.
5. Mirador Marchant
6. Plaza del Viento Cerro Las banderas
7. Plaza del Viento
8. Piedra del Indio
9. Mirador del Estrecho
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
In Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes, Mirador del Estrecho (Strait Lookout) offers wide-ranging views of the Strait of Magellan.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Mirador Del Estrecho is located within the Parque Del Estrecho De Magallanes and offers some spectacular views of the Magellan Strait. It is within easy walking distance from Fort Bulnes and certainly very highly recommended to any traveler.
