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
About Puerto Natales
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.
Top 4 highlights in Puerto Natales
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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Reise-SIM für Puerto Natales
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Puerto Natales
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?
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
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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
Food & drink in Puerto Natales
These specialties you must try!
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