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Read MoreReview of Hiking and Kayaking in Torres del Paine
We speak to Tim about his trip to Patagonia and Atacama. He talks kayaking, hot springs and hiking. What did you think of Patagonia and how was your guide?The W-trek was very good and the guide, Julieta, was excellent. The accommodation was all very good and the hot tub at the Los Cuernos cabins […]
Read MoreReview of Patagonia, Santiago and Torres del Paine
We speak to Jon who spent a day in Santiago before flying down to Patagonia to trek the Full Circuit of Paine and mountain bike for 12 days in November. What did you think of Santiago and what did you do there? I had a day stop over in Santiago so decided […]
Read MoreEco Camp Patagonia
I think so far this has to be the most exciting place I’ve stayed at in Patagonia and the most unusual. It’s located at the start of the W Circuit in the national park and from Puerto Natales it takes about 2.5 hours to get there. It’s elevated above the other hotels and refugios in […]
Read MoreReview of Refugio Paine Grande in Torres del Paine National Park
I stayed at Refugio Paine Grande in Jan 2011 for one night and I got a very good night’s sleep there. I was sharing a room with 3 other hikers, whereas at the other refugios it’s usually 5, and there were two well built and spacious bunk beds. The room itself was a good size, […]
Read MoreGetting to Torres del Paine in Patagonia
The Quick Answers How long does it take to get to Torres del Paine? – 2 hours from Puerto Natales, 5 hours from Punta Arenas, 7 hours from Calafate, and 10 hours from El Chalten. From Puerto Montt I’d recommend taking an internal flight which takes about 3 hours. Is there a bus? – yes, buses are […]
Read MoreMap of Torres del Paine
It can be difficult to find a decent map of Torres del Paine National Park, so we hope that these maps will help you to understand the layout of the park and the best ways to trek whilst you’re there. We’ve also put together an interactive map of Torres del Paine on the main website. […]
Read MoreSelf-guided treks in Torres del Paine
If you are an experienced walker but don’t speak Spanish or you’ve only got a few weeks and don’t want to spend ages sorting out your trip and waiting in bus stops, a self-guided trek could be the right option for you. it’s possible to do a self-guided trek either on the Full Circuit or […]
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