Created in 1959 and declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978, the nearly 700-square-mile Torres del Paine National Park is located in the Chilean Andes and features a wonderland of craggy, granite peaks, snow-clad mountains, glacier-fed lakes, pristine waterfalls and rivers, thick Magellanic forests, vibrant meadows and fertile pampas (lowlands). Undoubtedly, one of the main attractions of the park is the Massif of Paine, formed predominately from granite and whose origin dates back millions of years. The most famous peaks of the park, each clumped in a trio are called the “Cuernos” (horns) and “Torres” (towers) of Paine. Depending on your time, physical fitness, interests and weather conditions, you’ll find easy access through multiple park entrances for car or bus sightseeing, day hikes, guided tours, multi-day treks and horseback rides. You can stay overnight in the park in designated campsites, refugios (mountain huts), lodges and hotels. No matter when you go or how long you stay, follow the park’s regulations, make allowances for crowded or intemperate conditions and have a marvelous journey to the “end of the world.”
Thank you Dave for the use of your photo.
