Puerto Natales
With 19.116 inhabitants, Puerto Natales was founded in 1911 and today it´s one of the most important urban centers in Patagonia. Located in the north side of the region, between the Pacific Ocean and Argentina, Puerto Natales has marvelous geography with different geographic formations such as valleys, fjords, archipelagos and millenary ice fields. Its irregular weather conditions allow the visitor to practice tourism activities. It´s a city with an incredible architecture and natural landscapes. Attractions Flora and fauna. Colorful architecture and hand made crafts. Places that stand out are Muelle Pescadores Artesanales, Arturo Prat Sqare –with pine trees and poplar trees-, Parroquial Church –built at the beginning of the 20th century-, street paintings that show the native population's history, Salesiano Museum and Pueblo Artesanal. Source: www.visitchile.com
With 19.116 inhabitants, Puerto Natales was founded in 1911 and today it´s one of the most important urban centers in Patagonia. Located in the north side of the region, between the Pacific Ocean and Argentina, Puerto Natales has marvelous geography with different geographic formations such as valleys, fjords, archipelagos and millenary ice fields. Its irregular weather conditions allow the visitor to practice tourism activities. It´s a city with an incredible architecture and natural landscapes. Attractions Flora and fauna. Colorful architecture and hand made crafts. Places that stand out are Muelle Pescadores Artesanales, Arturo Prat Sqare –with pine trees and poplar trees-, Parroquial Church –built at the beginning of the 20th century-, street paintings that show the native population's history, Salesiano Museum and Pueblo Artesanal. Source: www.visitchile.com
Torres del Paine National Park
Unesco Tentative List
At the Southern tip of the Andes in Chile lies Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere and home to some of the world’s most classic trekking routes. The park is located in Chile’s southernmost and largest region, Magellanes and Chilean Antarctica, where the main economic activities are sheep farming, oil extraction and tourism. The population density is sparse at 1.1 per km² but the region’s main city Punta Arenas is home to 120,000 people. The park encompasses ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and fauna including guanacos, foxes, pumas and a diverse array of birds. The park draws in approximately 100,000 visitors each year who visit the Paine Towers, Los Cuernos, French Valley and Grey Glacier. The W Trek and the Paine Circuit are popular routes. Source: www.ecocamp.travel
Unesco Tentative List
At the Southern tip of the Andes in Chile lies Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere and home to some of the world’s most classic trekking routes. The park is located in Chile’s southernmost and largest region, Magellanes and Chilean Antarctica, where the main economic activities are sheep farming, oil extraction and tourism. The population density is sparse at 1.1 per km² but the region’s main city Punta Arenas is home to 120,000 people. The park encompasses ancient forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers and fjords, and fauna including guanacos, foxes, pumas and a diverse array of birds. The park draws in approximately 100,000 visitors each year who visit the Paine Towers, Los Cuernos, French Valley and Grey Glacier. The W Trek and the Paine Circuit are popular routes. Source: www.ecocamp.travel
Milodon Cave