Torres del Paine National Park

One of the most visited tourist sites Chile is the National Park Torres del Paine National Park. It is located in the south of the country and covers an area of ​​2420 square kilometers. The park is known for its huge mountain peaks - Torres del Paine National Park, which are part of the Andes mountain range. Their height reaches 2850 meters. You can also see the valleys, rivers, lakes (Dixon, Nordenskёld, Pehoe, Sarmiento and Grey), glaciers (Grey, Dickson, Tyndall), falls (Salto Grande), forests and steppes. Fauna is represented by guanacos, pumas, Darwin's Rhea, foxes and others.

Guests can park offers walking tours, or trekking. The most popular route, called «W» takes 5 to 8 days. In designated areas allowed camping. Best time to visit - during the austral summer (from late December to late February)








































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