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DESTINY Pali Aike National Park

Pali Aike was declared a National Park on October 23, 1970 and is located 196 Km (122 miles) northwest of Punta Arenas on the international route CH-255, the road to the Monte Aymond border crossing. At kilometer 168/mile 104, take the detour, and drive 16 miles on the gravel road to arrive to the park.

One of its main attractions is the Pali Aike cave, where archaeological remains of more than 11 thousand years have been found inside. The Tehuelche people called this area «the desolate place where the devil dwells”.

You may also visit Laguna Ana, to observe Chilean Flamingos, and all over the place are commonly seen Skunk, Grey Fox, Culpeo Fox, Armadillos and Guanacos among others.

It is also possible to visit the “Morada del Diablo” crater, where its landscapes show similarities with the lunar landscape. Low-rise volcanic cones, caves, various craters, basalt walls and lava slags tell the story of recent eruptions.

It is a paradise for geologists, volcanologists and anthropologists.

One of its main attractions is the Pali Aike cave, where archaeological remains of more than 11 thousand years have been found inside. The Tehuelche people called this area «the desolate place where the devil dwells”.

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Ecosystems are very sensitive to environmental damage; For this reason, wildlife must be taken care of and respected, camping in the right places, not feeding the animals and not leaving garbage anywhere.

If you travel by bus, you have to be very patient because of the long journeys and long waiting times. But do not worry, look out the window and admire the view, make sure you have books to read and your mobile phone is fully charged.

Always follow the instructions of park rangers so you may enjoy your trip: do not use fire in unauthorized places and do not go out from demarked trails to avoid accidents.

Before your trip, you must have in mind the clothing that you’re going to pack because Patagonia is very cold and extremely windy, warm clothes are fundamental.

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