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DESTINATION PUERTO NATALES

The capital of the Province of Última Esperanza (Last Hope) is the starting point for great adventures and Patagonian excursions. Located 248 kilometers north of Punta Arenas, the city of Puerto Natales was founded by Scottish and German immigrants who came to export lamb and wool to Europe. Today the small city in the middle of Patagonia is turned into an interesting gastronomic center. It is a mandatory step before continuing the route to Torres del Paine National Park and is perfect as a base operations.

To get there we suggest the following alternatives:

By Air: From Santiago to Puerto Natales, only in high season, it takes 3 hours and 15 minutes, approximately. There are 3 airlines that have different options of frequencies and prices.

By Land

Punta Arenas – Puerto Natales:

It is a 248 Km (3 hours) trip through paved road.  The trip is really amazing with beautiful views of the Patagonian landscape.  At first you will enjoy the views of the Patagonian pampa, while approaching to Puerto Natales you will slowly start to see the mountains and Nothofagus forest.

The trip can also be done by bus, where several companies connect both cities.

El Calafate/ Argentina – Puerto Natales:

It’s a trip of about 5 hours, with fantastic views of the Mountains and the Pampa, it can be done by car as the road is paved and is also possible to do it by bus.

By Sea: There are two ferries. One arrives from Puerto Montt (72-hour trip), while the second departs from Puerto Yungay (41-hour trip).

Today the small city in the middle of Patagonia is turned into an interesting gastronomic center. It is a mandatory step before continuing the route to Torres del Paine National Park and is perfect as a base operations.

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If you are traveling by yourself, do not worry. Most of the hostels have common areas and it will be very easy to know people from all over the world.

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.

This is a piece of advice for those that are planning backpacking: having Patagonia a very changing weather, it’s very likely that while enjoying landscapes or in the middle of a trekking, you experience rain and strong winds, try to travel with sleeping bag, a tent, camping and hiking suitable equipment. You can rent it near the parks, but it will cost you a lot.

Remember to always bring cash, Banks and ATMs are not everywhere in Patagonia. In Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales you can find both of them, if you go to Tierra del Fuego, in Porvenir you can find an ATM.

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