National Park · Chile
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park is a national park in Chile, covering 448,283 acres (181,414 ha), established in 1959.
National Park · Chile
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chile |
| Area | 448,283 acres (181,414 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 50.9831° S, 72.9664° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine) is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine group of mountains is the park's centerpiece. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 112 km (70 mi) north of Puerto Natales and 312 km (194 mi) north of Punta Arenas. The park borders Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to the west and the Los Glaciares National Park to the north in Argentine territory. It was established as a national park in 1959.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
October to April — austral summer, best for trekking
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Puerto Natales, Chile |
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | Refugios (mountain lodges) and campsites inside the park |
Famous trails
- W Trek — Moderate
- O Circuit — 68.4 miles (110 km) — Hard
- Base Torres Trail — Hard
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Airports near this park
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- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) · Puerto Natales, Chile · 51.1 miles away
- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) · El Calafate, Argentina · 62.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Where is Torres del Paine National Park?
Torres del Paine National Park is in Chile (50.9831° S, 72.9664° W).
When was Torres del Paine National Park established?
Torres del Paine National Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Torres del Paine National Park?
Torres del Paine National Park covers 448,283 acres (181,414 ha).
When is the best time to visit Torres del Paine National Park?
October to April — austral summer, best for trekking.
Does Torres del Paine National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Torres del Paine National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Torres del Paine National Park?
The nearest town is Puerto Natales, Chile.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q901646 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_del_Paine_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://torresdelpaine.com/en/torres-del-paine-2/frequently-asked-questions/ — Best time to visit, as stated by the source.
- https://globalsummitguide.com/torres-del-paine-national-park-guide/ — Named trails, as stated by the source.