PROVINCE OF ÚLTIMA ESPERANZA MAGALLANES AND ANTÁRTICA CHILENA REGION PROVINCE Puerto Natales A bit of literature Thanks to its Tips última - In Puerto Natales, the stores close "Patagonia 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 Punta Arenas, 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 Chile, 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.