Holiday in Puerto Natales
City in Chile — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇨🇱
Country
Chile
Type
City
Best time to travel
November to March (Patagonian summer)
Budget/day
100-160€: Hotel, restaurant visits, bus tours
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Punta Arenas (approx. 18-22h with 2 transfers), then 3h bus to Puerto Natales
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What makes Puerto Natales special as a destination?
Puerto Natales on the Última Esperanza Fjord is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and the southernmost tourist town in Chile before Antarctica. The small harbor town with its colorful corrugated iron houses exudes rugged Patagonian romance. From here, the legendary W-Trek and O-Circuit through the Torres del Paine massif begin. Between glaciers, turquoise lakes, and endless pampas, the region offers one of the last true wilderness experiences in South America.
What are the top highlights in Puerto Natales?
The top highlights in Puerto Natales include Torres del Paine W-Trek, Grey Glacier, Cueva del Milodón, Fjord Boat Tour.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Torres del Paine W-Trek
Four-day classic through the heart of the national park — glaciers, granite spires, and turquoise lakes.
Grey Glacier
By boat or kayak directly to the calving glacier that flows into Lago Grey.
Cueva del Milodón
Huge cave where remains of the extinct giant sloth Mylodon were found.
Fjord Boat Tour
Day tour through the Última Esperanza Fjord with cormorants, sea lions, and glaciers.
Hotels in Puerto Natales
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Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Puerto Natales?
The best time to visit Puerto Natales is November to March (Patagonian summer). Cool and windy, 8-18°C, long days with up to 17h of light In winter: Cold and dark, -5 to 5°C, many facilities closed
Recommended travel time
November to March (Patagonian summer)
Summer
Cool and windy, 8-18°C, long days with up to 17h of light
Winter
Cold and dark, -5 to 5°C, many facilities closed
How much does a holiday in Puerto Natales cost?
Budget travellers: 40-60€: Hostel, self-catering, camping in the park/day, mid-range: 100-160€: Hotel, restaurant visits, bus tours/day, luxury: 350€+: Eco-lodge in the park, helicopter flights, private guides/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60€: Hostel, self-catering, camping in the park
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-160€: Hotel, restaurant visits, bus tours
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350€+: Eco-lodge in the park, helicopter flights, private guides
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Puerto Natales?
Flight to Punta Arenas (approx. 18-22h with 2 transfers), then 3h bus to Puerto Natales
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Puerto Natales?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Reserve Torres del Paine campsites months in advance — extremely popular
Wind is a constant companion — windproof clothing is essential for survival
Park entrance must be booked online from 2024, day visits are limited
The best view of the Torres is at sunrise — bring a headlamp
What should you eat in Puerto Natales?
Typical specialities in Puerto Natales: Cordero al Palo — Whole lamb on a spit over an open fire, Patagonia's signature dish, Centolla — King crab from the fjords, fresh and buttery tender, Calafate berries — Wild berries, legend says: whoever eats them will return, Pisco Sour — Chilean cocktail made from grape brandy, lime, and egg white.
These specialties you must try!
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