Paine National Park

Paine National Park

Introduction

In this biosphere world reserve, you can see towering granite towers and rock formations shaped like horns—features that have made this national park world-famous. Beautiful lakes, wetlands, and glaciers accompany this breathtaking scenery, and the park is home to Chile’s most diverse fauna. Paine National Park features one of the world’s most renowned rafting routes, and visitors can also drive or go horseback riding to enjoy the unique and stunning polar landscapes.

Before reaching Paine National Park, you must first come to Puerto Natales, which is a three-hour drive from the city of Punta Arenas. From there, it’s another three-hour drive to Paine National Park. From Puerto Natales, you can also take short trips to places such as the Milodón Cave—a magical cave where remnants of prehistoric animals have been discovered. In addition, you can go sailing around the glaciers of Serrano and Balmaceda, two of Patagonia’s many attractions.

Santiago, Chile