Torres del Paine is a national park located in the extreme south region of Patagonian, Chile. It is nestled in the southern tiers of the Andes and boasts of spectacular mountains, lakes, and glaciers. A steep mountain stream flowing through a forest in Torres del Paine National Park is one of the main attractions of this tourist destination.
The Patagonian region has mesmerizing blue glaciers, turquoise lakes, luscious mountain streams, and monumental sheer cliffs. Stunning waterfalls also adorn the beautiful haven in Chile. The Torres del Paine which means “Towers of Paine” in the Spanish language with “Paine” , an old term for the color blue which has three immerse rock towers where the park got its name.
Torres del Paine possesses an impressive mountain range as its centerpiece, with the national park covering roughly 1,000 square miles including glaciers and fjords and shelters countless birds and the elusive puma.
Travelers can also get to explore other wonderful natural attractions inside the national park such as the Cuernos del Paine (“Horns of Paine” in Spanish which are horn-like mountain tops), Grey Glacier, Lago Greyo, Lago Pehoe, Lago Nordenskjold, and Lago Sarmiento.
The best time of the year to travel to Torres del Paine National Park is between the months of November and April coinciding with spring and summer in the southern hemisphere.
Hikers would love to marvel with three granite monoliths and upon reaching the last turn of the mountain trail, lies a glassy, marble-green lake at the summits measuring more than 9,000 feet into the sky. Experience rags of silver cloud dancing across the sky, and a vast sea of grey-green thorn scrub lying off in sweeps and rising in terraces. This place in Chile is actually located at the edge of the world and the constant wind blowing your way whistling through the rooms where you stay as waves crash along a wooden dock adds to the feeling of being at the last frontier.
While in Patagonia, adventurers can explore Tierra Patagonia, a beautiful resort with inspiring architectural designs. Beyond Tierra Patagonia is the shimmering Lake Sarmiento. Take a horseback ride through your exhilarating expedition along the hills next to Lake Sofia, where the dancing clouds seem to play with the sun across the clear, stunning, blue skies above.
There are several accommodations you can find in Patagonia such as the Singular Patagonia Hotel just an hour and a half drive from Torres del Paine National Park which offers access to some other scenic spots in the region such as the Mylodon Cave. The hotel sits next to the town of Puerto Natales with its floor-to-ceiling windows giving a majestic view of the Fjord of Last Hope.
Outside the national park, the Tierra Patagonia is offering a wonderful spa for locals and travelers alike. Another one is Explora Salto Chico nestled in the heart of the park adorned by a captivating waterfall facing the mountain range. It also has an excellent restaurant.