Puerto Natales: things to do in the gateway to Torres del Paine
Puerto Natales deserves more than a bus change: king crab, the Milodón cave, glacier boat trips, and the last good bed before the W trek.
Puerto Natales deserves more than a bus change: king crab, the Milodón cave, glacier boat trips, and the last good bed before the W trek.
The W trek untangled: which direction, day-by-day stages, and exactly how to book refugios, the multi-day park ticket, and the catamaran in 2026.
Torres del Paine has a new ticket system since May 2026: a daily or a multi-day ticket, bought online. Here are the official prices and exactly how to buy.
While renting a car in Patagonia doesn’t differ too much from renting in other places in the world, there are some things that you should be aware of. For example, things that are the same as everywhere else. You’ll probably get a sum of money blocked on your card for car insurance excess cover, so…
Patagonia is a wild and remote place, with quite some distances between the sights, so you need a way to get around down there. Quick tip before we dive in: rental prices in Patagonia vary wildly between companies and pick-up points, so we always compare them on DiscoverCars first. And if you are still deciding…
Torres del Paine is one of the must-visit places in Chilean Patagonia, and it definitely was one of the highlights of our trip around South America. The most convenient ones are flying down to Patagonia – Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or El Calafate – and then driving a rental car to the park. Quick Overview:…
Did you know that there are penguins in Punta Arenas? I didn’t! When we were planning our trip to Patagonia, we realised that we could go on a penguin-watching tour. I was shocked! For me penguins = Antarctica. But no, there are penguins in South America, too, and it’s actually quite easy to visit them….
There are different activities in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia for different tastes and levels of physical ability. Re-checked in August 2026 – operators and booking links verified. Park entrance is a daily or multi-day ticket bought online since May 2026 – see our tickets and fees guide. You can, obviously, do…
Torres del Paine national park is one of the most incredible places on earth. It’s rough, untamed, and has been touched less by the people than other places. Updated in September 2026 – entrance fees, the new 2026 ticket types, winter rules, and links re-checked on the official CONAF portal. The nature is incredible, with…
If you’re about to visit the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, you might be wondering about accommodation. In terms of where to stay in Torres del Paine, there are not too many hotels in the park itself. Updated for the 2025/26 season – all accommodation links re-checked in August 2026. On the…