PROVINCE OF ÚLTIMA ESPERANZA Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region PROVINCE Puerto A bit of literature Thanks to its Tips última - In , the stores close " Bravía", William privileged location, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Greenwood (edited by Gladys Grace Paz & Duncan Campbell). esperanza the city of Puerto - Always book your accommodation Natales is ground zero in advance. "Última Esperanza en el tiempo", Mateo Martinic. for great adventures - Carry Chilean pesos, not all shops The Torres del Paine National Park is the and Patagonian accept electronic payment systems. "Across Patagonia", Florence Dixie. uncontested icon not only of the province, but also of excursions. - Shops in Puerto Natales do "El capitan Eberhard, pionero de Roderik henderson not provide plastic bags, so we la Patagonia", Karin Eberhard- the entire Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region. recommend that you carry your Martiny. purchases in your backpack or use Covering almost 55,000 km2, the in one place: pampas, forests, Located 248 kilometers from Punta How to get there. eco-friendly bags. geography of the province of glaciers, mountains, lakes, and Arenas, the city was founded by By air. Direct flight from Santiago Última Esperanza is criss-crossed rivers, which led UNESCO to declare Scottish and German immigrants to , which takes farms, PUERTO NATALES by a multitude of channels, fjords, it World Biosphere Reserve in who came to export mutton and around 3 hours and 20 minutes. and gulfs that largely comprise the 1978. The city of Puerto Natales wool to Europe. Today, the small Santiago-Puerto Natales only AGRITOURISM Bernardo O'Higgins, Torres del Paine, is the provincial capital. It is a city in the middle of Patagonia Urban during the high season (November Monument to the Wind. Downtown Puerto Natales. and Kawésqar National Parks, which geographical hub and the center has become an interesting Agritourism allows to March); the flight takes around Activities Located on the waterfront of The main stores are located in are hands down the major natural of operations for tourists, given culinary center. It is a must before one to sample the 3 hours and 15 minutes. Puerto Natales, it was unveiled in the city center. There are a variety attractions of the area. its proximity to different mountain continuing to the Torres del Paine By Land. From Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, tourist of cafes, chocolate shops, and everyday rural National Park. Its boutique hotels, 2012. It is a tribute to the wind that A favorite of adventurers and of ranges and the cruises that sail Puerto Natales, approximately tourism agencies, as well as which capitalized on the early capital of the Chilean characterizes the province. Patagonian world. international renown is Torres del to the Serrano and Balmaceda 3 hours. places to purchase regional twentieth century architecture, Patagonia. Etherh Aike Artisanal Village. Paine National Park, which boasts glaciers, both of which are located The development of sheep By Sea. There are two ferries. One literature, maps of the area, and in the Bernardo O'Higgins National are a real-life testament to the Here, one can find the works of local farming activity in Magallanes the singularity of encompassing arrives from Puerto Montt (72-hour Plaza de Armas Arturo Prat. equipment. Park. This park is the largest in regional boom and culinary artisans, inspired by the magic of was organized through the ranch Patagonia’s main ecosystems trip), while the second departs from Located at the city center, Plaza Restaurants, Pubs, and the , spanning 3,525,901 hectares. revolution experienced by Puerto the native peoples, rural life, and model, a way of life that persists Puerto Yungay (41-hour trip). de Armas Arturo Prat (Arturo Casino. Puerto Natales is known Natales. native flora and fauna. and that allows visitors to interact Prat Square) is a tribute to the for its culilnary delights, which Indigenous Peoples Mural. The with the rural world of Patagonia. can be enjoyed in the different naval hero. It is surrounded by the city center displays this mural in restaurants and pubs in the city The ranches (estancias) provide a parish church and municipal and honor of the indigenous peoples. It center and along the waterfront. way for the public to approach the government buildings. The square tells the story of the Kawésqar and One can visit a craft brewery and customs of the gauchos (cowboys) has a locomotive that was originally Aónikenk ethnic groups, who lived taste its exquisite flavors, and that populated the Patagonian used to transport workers from the between the sea and the pampas. Puerto Bories cold storage at the also a gin distillery. Another fun countryside. Those that have height of the sheep industry. Municipal Historical Museum. alternative is the Casino. opened to tourism offer activities Its exhibitions include samples and everyday tasks such as sheep Costanera Avenue. It borders Villa Cerro Castillo Municipal of archaeological objects of the shearing, horseback riding, sheep Canal Señoret. It is an excellent Museum. This museum consists aborigines that lived in area, herding with sheep dogs, livestock place to take photographs of of a single room that houses while others are dedicated to branding, and dressage, among waterfowl and of Seno Última exhibitions on natural history, local history and settlement of others. One of the largest shearing Esperanza and Península Antonio aboriginal settlement of the Río Serrano Village.On the Cerro Castillo Village. It the colonization of the province, sheds in the province is the one HERITAGE ROUTE Varas. To the North, one can see a Tehuelches indigenous peoples, south bank of the Rio Serrano, 80 is the capital of the Torres del highlighting livestock activity. located inEstancia Cerro Guido. Its Paine district, 300 kilometers panoramic view of the Serrano and colonization, and development of kilometers north of Puerto Natales, Pioneer Houses. One of the large manor house preserves the north of Punta Arenas. Many of This is a historical trail that goes in Chile and Patagonia, operating Balmaceda glaciers. the livestock industry. there is a small village that has city's pioneer houses is located architecture and some of the real its buildings comprised the Cerro from Puerto Natales to Puerto during the early twentieth century. several hotels, cabins, and camping muelle Braun Blanchard. at the access to the waterfront. estate of the early twentieth century. Castillo farm of the early twentieth Consuelo, passing through Puerto It is now a National Historical Muelle Braun Blanchard sites. It is a good alternative for When walking along the coast, one It was built in 1904 and has great century. The Río Don Guillermo Bories and Puerto Condor. In the Landmark. All of these locations accommodation close to the Torres can see the remains of the dock that historical and cultural value.The border crossing is located here. late nineteenth century, Puerto are connected by the waterfront del Paine National Park. It has used to belong to the Braun and house, built in 1918 and located The village offers different types Consuelo was the colonization site of the fjords in Última Esperanza camping sites, restaurants, hotels, Blanchard house. The "house" was a on one of the corners of the main of accommodation. The great of the Última Esperanza Province; and Eberhard along the Pioneer and barbeque areas with a beautiful prosperous trading company in the square, is also of great historical statue of a horse standing on Puerto Prat was the first town to Trail of Puerto Natales. The tour view of the Paine Mountain Range. late nineteenth century Chilean- importance. Today, it has become its hind legs, a tribute to the witness the birth of the province has a special geographical beauty. It offers activities such as fishing, Argentine Patagonia. Today, this old a popular pizzeria. horseback riding, or trekking. faithful companion of the gauchos in 1899; and Puerto Bories was the Duration: Half a day. Check with local dock is home to the cormorants, a (cowboys), is not to be missed. largest livestock slaughterhouse tourism agencies. classic postcard of Puerto Natales.

Activities Tourist Attractions Map in Nature Última Esperanza Province

Climbing. Ater requesting the Park the weather and, most importantly, administration’s authorization to the wind. The Park administration's do so, one can climb inside Cueva authorization is also required. del Milodón Natural Landmark. Kayaking. Seno Última Esperanza Torres del Paine National Park is an ideal place to go kayaking on has multiple places for experienced windless days. Other places for and Serrano rivers are especially Horseback Riding. This activity National Tourism Service I Chile climbers, such as the Torres and the kayaking are Fiordo Eberhard in recommended. One should ideally is carried out in different areas of National Tourism Service I Chile Valle del Francés area. All these Punta Arenas Puerto Natales Puerto Consuelo and Laguna Sofía. plan ahead with local operators Puerto Natales and around the Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region places require preparation and One must hire a specialized guide, and tour guides. Torres del Paine National Park, Monseñor Fagnano 643 Pedro Montt 19 the use of suitable equipment for suitable kayaks for this type of Chilean residents must obtain crossing rivers, forests, or even [email protected] [email protected] excursion, and notify the Chilean an “inland waters” and a “marine reaching some glaciers with the ice climbing, glaciar grey Free Map (61) 224 8790 - 2225385 (61) 241 2125 Navy of the relevant travel plans. waters” Recreational Fishing help of the Baqueanos, who know Some tourism agencies offer these License. Foreigners must request the area in all its immensity. Some kayaking tours. Torres del Paine a one-year license at the offices of hotels and tourism agencies offer offers different types of excursions: SERNAPESCA or through its website, this type of excursions. www.sernapesca.cl Porvenir boating down the Río Serrano to Wildlife Observation. One of Puerto Natales (a 2-4 day trip), The fishing areas allowed by the Av. Manuel Señoret 770 the main attractions of the Torres full day's rowing at Lago Grey. Torres del Paine National Park administration comprise the Río del Paine National Park is its great www.patagonia-chile.com 600 600 60 66 Some of the hotels also offer these Serrano until it flows into the Río Grey. diversity of animal species: 118 types of activities. Important: Fishing enthusiasts species of well-known birds, 26 Sport Fishing. One can find must wash and disinfect any item species of mammals, 5 species of Free distribution wonderful places for sport fishing that comes into contact with the fish, 6 species of reptiles and 3 Not for sale in the vicinity of Puerto Natales. aquatic environment to prevent species of amphibians. While in The bounteous rivers and lakes contamination and/or spread of spring one can see colorful native are home to brown and rainbow Didymo. flowers, as of April the forest trout. The Balmaceda, Pinto, and The fishing season runs from foliage changes to shades of reds Toro lakes and the Hollemberg October to April. and dark browns.

Leave No Trace Principles

Plan ahead and prepare . This volcanic Navigating the Balmaceda mountain range of singular beauty and Serrano Glaciers. Both folk Travel and camp on durable surfaces is located 120 kilometers northeast are located in Bernardo O'Higgins festivals Dispose of waste properly Must -sees of the city of Puerto Natales. This National Park. Visitors cross Leave what you find (fossils, plants, etc) cerro Dorotea Scenic is where the geopaleontological Seno Última Esperanza, enjoying villa Cerro Castillo Chilean Lookout. The Dorotea scenic sector is located. a journey of exceptional beauty Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire) Folk Festival. One of the most lookout, 600 m.a.s.l., is the Access: Private property, request before disembarking and walking important cultural events in the Respect wildlife perfect place to experience the authorization. Local agencies through a lush forest of Magellan's Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Be considerate of other visitors best panoramic view and glacier conduct guided tours. beech and Antarctic beech until they Region, rooted in traditions and landscape surrounding Puerto fiordo Eberhard. In this reach the foot of the Serrano glacier. customs. Culinary events, rodeos, Natales, Seno Última Esperanza, quiet sea inlet located north of Local agencies conduct guided tours. and jineteadas, among other Golfo Montt, and the Dumestre area. Puerto Natales, visitors can go Puerto Bories. It was the activities. In this sector, one can go trekking, kayaking and horseback riding first settlement of the province. Date: Late January. horseback riding, and biking. while admiring breathtaking views It currently has a five-star hotel Location: 9 km along Route 9 towards of the Paine massif. A variety of sea opened by the Museo Frigorífico Puerto Natales Anniver- Punta Arenas from Puerto Natales. birds can be spotted. The excursion Bories, a space that recalls the sary.Different cultural activities Access: Private property, request includes a visit to Isla Kruger, also industrial complex that was founded take place throughout the month of authorization. Local agencies known as the Island of the Dead, in 1915. The building was declared a May, including parades, live music, conduct guided tours. as the first settlers used it as a historical landmark in 1996. mass dances and the election of the sovereign queen. cemetery. Location: 5 km from Puerto Natales. Local agencies conduct guided tours. Date: Throughout May.

Notes cueva del MiLODóN

• Information and entrance AND LAGUNA SOFÍA tickets to Torres del Paine SECTOR National Park are available at the Puerto Natales Bus Station. cueva del milodón. Archaeo- • Always book your logical site declared a natural accommodation in advance. landmark. This is an enormous cave, more than 200 meters deep, 80 meters wide, and 30 • There are no ATM`s or service meters high. More than 15,000 stations in the park, so stock up years ago, it housed extinct large in Puerto Natales. animals such as the mylodon or the saber-toothed tiger, and it

• All park ranger stations was probably a hunting site for the cueva del milodón fiordo de las montañas managed by CONAF have radio first inhabitants of the Patagonia. communication. One can walk to a scenic lookout trails that cross lenga and Chile, and one of the largest in located on the roof of the cave, Antarctic beech forests. This is a Patagonian the world. It mostly consists of • Internet services are only from where spectacular views of popular destination, so remember Channels channels, islands, and extensive available at the lodgings and Fiordo Eberhard and its channels, to always take your trash with you, ice surfaces, giving rise to an some of the restaurants in the the surrounding mountains, and never smoke, and always protect A land filled with irregular topography and extreme park, for use only by guests. glaciers can be enjoyed. The trail wildlife. climatic conditions. The glaciers, natural wonders that all of great volume and density, allows low difficulty walks lasting There is also the opportunity to visit are impressive. One of the most 2.5 to 3 hours. the Condor Scenic Lookout, where invite contemplation • The park's various shelters, striking is the Glaciar Pío XI, which Location: 26 kilometers north of one can usually see these majestic and exploration campsites, and lodgings offer is 75 meters high. food and trekking equipment, as Puerto Natales. This service can birds flying high in the skies. be hired at tourism agencies. One well as basic sanitary services. Kawésqar National Park. It can also take a taxi, ride a bicycle, Torres del Paine Puerto Edén. Located on Isla is one of the largest parks in the or lease a vehicle in the city. Activities: Climbing, hiking, world and the second largest in • Lighting fires and/or cigarettes kayaking, sport fishing, horseback Wellington, it is the last populated National Park riding, and biking. town in Última Esperanza Province Chile. Fiordo de Las Montañas, while on the trails is strictly , and the Laguna Sofía. It has a great along the maritime route between The uncontested icon of the forbidden. In the event of a fire, Location: 30 km north of Puerto glaciers that emerge from it, are view of Cordillera Prat, Glaciar Natales. Access to the lagoon is Puerto Natales and Puerto Montt. try to put it out or give immediate some of the natural wonders of . Balmaceda, and Cerro Tenerife, public, but the surrounding land is The basis of its main economic notice to the nearest park ranger. this park, which attracts the eyes MACIZO PAINE among others. From the highest private and entry must be requested activity is artisanal fishing, while points, one can see Seno Última in advance. artisans rescue the crafting of visitors from all over the world. • The hiking trails have closing W CIRCUIT CIRCUIT Esperanza. There are authorized traditions of the Kawésqar, the fiordo de las montañas. An hours. nomadic natives of the sea. The The W trail covers Torres del Paine This circuit, which includes the outing that undoubtedly stands small town is crossed by walkways, out for its remarkable wild and National Park's most important W circuit, begins at the visitor's Laguna Sofía • Camp only in authorized places, and radio or satellite telephony landmarks. The foot of the center of the Cerro Paine Reserve. virgin landscapes, where the stars contribute to keeping the park connectivity depends on the Torres can be reached through It heads north to reach the Serón of the show are the mountains of clean, and protect wildlife. weather conditions. Río Ascencio valley, and then on sector. Upon bordering the the Patagonian . It covers to Lago Nordenskjöld to reach northern part of Macizo Paine, Bernardo O'Higgins National a length of around 40 km, with the Los Cuernos shelter. The it encounters Lago Dickson and • During the winter season (May- Park. With 3,525,901 hectares, numerous waterfalls, native forests, and glaciers that end in excursion continues along the Paso John Gardner, the highest REMEMBER September), the presence of a it is the largest national park guide is mandatory in order to and protected wildlife area in the sea. Valle del Francés trail, which has part of the circuit at 1,241 m.a.s.l., Ecosystems are very sensitive to complete the W Circuit. a panoramic view of Cuernos del with a privileged view of the environmental damage, so one Paine and ends at Glaciar Grey. Southern Ice Field. The path must take care of and respect Map by León del Monte Ltda. 2019 subsequently joins the W circuit. wildlife, camping in the places • The use of drones in any sector www.leondelmonte.cl Difficulty: Medium-High defined for this, not feeding the of the park is forbidden. design. Constanza Lyon A., Carmen Montt A., Natalia Rodríguez V., Paulina Astudillo C. and Catalina Browne H. Difficulty: Medium-High animals, and not leaving any trash GIS Cartography. Journalist. Translator. Distance: 76 km Nicolás Martelli M. Juan Jaeger C. Pamela Ávalos P. behind. Guides. Marcelo Noria U., Rodrigo Díaz C., Álvaro Jaime C. and Mickäel Dubois. editor. Eduardo Plaza A. Distance: 134 km Cartographic sources: Mapping of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) 2017 Census; Road maps - General Water Duration: 4 to 5 days radou p Directorate (DGA) of the Ministry of Public Works (MOP); Digital terrain model from satellite images of the Alos Palsar

u project (relief) - National System of Wilderness Protection Areas (SNASPE) of the CONAF; Private protected areas - (various

Duration: 7 to 10 days D sources); International boundary - Department of State Frontiers and Boundaries (DIFROL); Various thematic layers of the GORE Magallanes geoportal, information contained in previous maps (SERNATUR, Willett, CONAF, among others). Thierry-