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Torres del Paine National Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
We can find a lot of dead trees in Torres del Paine National Park, we can use those dead trees to composite a powerful image
Sunrise in the beautiful Torres Del Paine National Park, in Patagonia, Chile. We hiked through the night to catch sunrise here. One of the most unforgettable moments.
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The mountains are beautiful, but those around El Chaltel in Argentina are even better. Moreover, in Torres del Paine you need to pay 30 US$ to enter the place. After paying that we were told that we could not use the trails because we arrived after 11.00. Everything in the park is extremely expensive. In El Chaltel the trails are all free to use.
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It is important to visit a scenic spot in the Baie National Park in Chile. The guide told us that during the summer tourist season, this viewing platform that can be photographed with Xueshan listened to 10 tourist buses in minutes, and said that 50 people would line up for photography. The most interesting cognition of the peak travel is to go up the stairs after entering the Baine National Park. It is said that the wind speed here can reach 120 meters per second in summer, and many tourists will be turned over by the wind. Although the summer temperature will be a few degrees warmer than the present, but after all, it is the wind from the glacier, in fact, it really hangs on the skin, and the average temperature of 0 to 3 degrees is not much different.
Why did the name "Baiine Paine" come from? In fact, in the local language, Paine means "blue". Here is blue, the mountain is blue, the sky is blue, and "Bene" is named. Of course, in the late autumn, a lot of colors were added to Benedict.
In addition to the wrong peak, you can choose to visit Baiyuan in the late autumn. You must not miss the one-night stay in the Baie National Park and the glaciers of the famous Glacier. Since
Benee National Park can be rated as "the 50 places that must be visited in the world", its power is naturally amazing. As a flower that is still rippling in the aftermath of the shock, I hope that everyone can see such a beautiful scene.
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Natalese Port
Arriving at the Port of Natalaes, undoubtedly one is heading towards the Banff National Park.
Attractions:
Torres del Paine National Park: the most famous attraction in Chile and also in Patagonia. There are many ways to enjoy the park, from a one-day check-in tour to an 8-day "O" line trek, everything is available. Among them, the most popular and classic is the "W" line trek, which can be walked forward or backward, taking about five days with moderate intensity. There are too many trekking strategies online, so I won't go into details. The main reminder is that if you want to trek, you must book the campsite 2-3 months in advance, otherwise the entire plan will fall through.
For a day trip, it's quite simple. Take a bus from the station to the park entrance in the morning. The round-trip ticket costs 13,000 pesos and takes about 2 hours one way. The park entrance fee is 21,000 pesos and is valid for three days. After buying the ticket, take the black tourist bus at the entrance to the starting point for hiking. The bus ride to the starting point is free, but the return trip costs 3,000 pesos. Once you reach the starting point, you can begin hiking. The one-day hike is very challenging. I divided this hike into three parts. The first part is a flat road with uphill and downhill sections, which leads to Camping Chileno where you can take a break. This section is about 6 kilometers long and the uphill section is quite steep. The second part ends at Torres Campsite. The difficulty of this section is not high, with ups and downs along the way, and it takes a little over an hour to complete. The third part is the climb to the top of the three towers. This section is very short, but the almost vertical climb is extremely exhausting. The official estimate is 45 minutes, but it took me about an hour and a half. The entire hike took 3 and a half hours. Going downhill is not tiring, but it can be very hard on the knees. It is recommended to wear knee pads before setting off, otherwise knee injuries can be troublesome. The normal downhill time is about 2 and a half hours.
Special reminder: If you have poor physical strength, are older, or are accompanied by children, do not attempt this one-day trip. The intensity is very high and it is easy to collapse. I saw many people turn back halfway. I burned over 5000 calories all day, so the intensity can be imagined.
In addition to the Three Pagodas day trip, there are various one-day tour activities such as the Gray Glacier day trip and the Lake District day trip. If you have more time, you can choose to stay in a hotel inside the park for a few nights, rent a car and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Baishiwan Park.
Dining:
In Natales Port, I didn't have anything particularly delicious to eat myself. If I had to say, the steak was pretty good, but it was quite expensive, averaging around 20,000 pesos per person.
Accommodation:
Accommodation-wise, there's nothing particularly recommended to be honest. There are many hostels in Nathalie's Port, and you can choose freely based on price. I recommend a hostel called "Singing Lamb", which has very good reviews and can be booked on Agoda. There are also many hotels in Banff National Park, but they are relatively expensive and more suitable for friends with sufficient budget.
Transportation:
Natalis Port does not have an airport, the airport is in the neighboring Punta Arenas.
Cars: Tickets to Punto Arenas and El Calafate can be purchased at the bus station. The ticket to El Calafate costs 18,000 pesos, departs at 7:30 in the morning and arrives around 3:00 in the afternoon. If you are going to the Punta Arenas airport, you can buy a direct ticket for 8,000 pesos, with a travel time of about 4 hours.
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada itself doesn't have much to offer in terms of attractions, and is mostly used by tourists as a gateway to Pico Island. Let me give you a brief overview.
To go from the city to the airport by bus, it costs 6000 pesos per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Bus-sur station. This station also sells tickets to Natalies Port for 8000 pesos.
There are several hostels in the city area with decent environments, and you can book them on Agoda.
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The Argentine town is a starting point for visiting Bariloche or Moreno Glacier.
Attractions:
Perito Moreno Glacier: an active glacier where you can see glacier calving every day. After arriving at El Calafate station, you can directly purchase tickets to visit Perito Moreno Glacier the next day for a round trip of 800 pesos, including hotel pick-up and 4-5 hours of sightseeing. The entrance fee to Perito Moreno Glacier is 700 pesos, and the boat tour costs 700 pesos per person. To be honest, Perito Moreno Glacier is very spectacular. If you haven't been to Antarctica, you will be amazed by the glacier. If you wait on the hiking trail for a while, you can see many large pieces of ice falling into the lake.
Glacier hiking is a particularly interesting activity, with moderate intensity and lots of fun. Because I have seen too many glaciers in Antarctica, I did not participate in this activity. The price is around 3000 pesos in my impression.
Dining:
Because we cooked our own meals in the hostel and don't have any particular restaurant recommendations, but I went to town and the restaurants looked good and the prices were reasonable.
Accommodation:
America del Sur Hostel: A fantastic hostel with 4-person rooms that have private bathrooms and lockers, priced at $18 per night including breakfast. The hostel is located on a hillside with a first-class view of the distant Argentine lake. At night, the lobby turns into a bar serving various drinks and BBQ dinners. Vegetarians need not worry as there is a salad buffet available for 250 pesos per person.
Transportation:
Airport: El Calafate has an airport, but due to expensive airfare, few people take off from here.
Car: The ticket to Natales Port can be purchased at the station for 950 pesos. There are cars departing at 6:30 am and 7:00 am, and some companies will pick up people at the hotel lobby. After arriving at the Chilean border, you can transfer to a free minibus to Torres del Paine National Park.
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Natalese Port
Arriving at the Port of Natalaes, undoubtedly one is heading towards the Banff National Park.
Attractions:
Torres del Paine National Park: the most famous attraction in Chile and also in Patagonia. There are many ways to enjoy the park, from a one-day check-in tour to an 8-day "O" line trek, everything is available. Among them, the most popular and classic is the "W" line trek, which can be walked forward or backward, taking about five days with moderate intensity. There are too many trekking strategies online, so I won't go into details. The main reminder is that if you want to trek, you must book the campsite 2-3 months in advance, otherwise the entire plan will fall through.
For a day trip, it's quite simple. Take a bus from the station to the park entrance in the morning. The round-trip ticket costs 13,000 pesos and takes about 2 hours one way. The park entrance fee is 21,000 pesos and is valid for three days. After buying the ticket, take the black tourist bus at the entrance to the starting point for hiking. The bus ride to the starting point is free, but the return trip costs 3,000 pesos. Once you reach the starting point, you can begin hiking. The one-day hike is very challenging. I divided this hike into three parts. The first part is a flat road with uphill and downhill sections, which leads to Camping Chileno where you can take a break. This section is about 6 kilometers long and the uphill section is quite steep. The second part ends at Torres Campsite. The difficulty of this section is not high, with ups and downs along the way, and it takes a little over an hour to complete. The third part is the climb to the top of the three towers. This section is very short, but the almost vertical climb is extremely exhausting. The official estimate is 45 minutes, but it took me about an hour and a half. The entire hike took 3 and a half hours. Going downhill is not tiring, but it can be very hard on the knees. It is recommended to wear knee pads before setting off, otherwise knee injuries can be troublesome. The normal downhill time is about 2 and a half hours.
Special reminder: If you have poor physical strength, are older, or are accompanied by children, do not attempt this one-day trip. The intensity is very high and it is easy to collapse. I saw many people turn back halfway. I burned over 5000 calories all day, so the intensity can be imagined.
In addition to the Three Pagodas day trip, there are various one-day tour activities such as the Gray Glacier day trip and the Lake District day trip. If you have more time, you can choose to stay in a hotel inside the park for a few nights, rent a car and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Baishiwan Park.
Dining:
In Natales Port, I didn't have anything particularly delicious to eat myself. If I had to say, the steak was pretty good, but it was quite expensive, averaging around 20,000 pesos per person.
Accommodation:
Accommodation-wise, there's nothing particularly recommended to be honest. There are many hostels in Nathalie's Port, and you can choose freely based on price. I recommend a hostel called "Singing Lamb", which has very good reviews and can be booked on Agoda. There are also many hotels in Banff National Park, but they are relatively expensive and more suitable for friends with sufficient budget.
Transportation:
Natalis Port does not have an airport, the airport is in the neighboring Punta Arenas.
Cars: Tickets to Punto Arenas and El Calafate can be purchased at the bus station. The ticket to El Calafate costs 18,000 pesos, departs at 7:30 in the morning and arrives around 3:00 in the afternoon. If you are going to the Punta Arenas airport, you can buy a direct ticket for 8,000 pesos, with a travel time of about 4 hours.
Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada itself doesn't have much to offer in terms of attractions, and is mostly used by tourists as a gateway to Pico Island. Let me give you a brief overview.
To go from the city to the airport by bus, it costs 6000 pesos per person. Tickets can be purchased at the Bus-sur station. This station also sells tickets to Natalies Port for 8000 pesos.
There are several hostels in the city area with decent environments, and you can book them on Agoda.
Arafat
The Argentine town is a starting point for visiting Bariloche or Moreno Glacier.
Attractions:
Perito Moreno Glacier: an active glacier where you can see glacier calving every day. After arriving at El Calafate station, you can directly purchase tickets to visit Perito Moreno Glacier the next day for a round trip of 800 pesos, including hotel pick-up and 4-5 hours of sightseeing. The entrance fee to Perito Moreno Glacier is 700 pesos, and the boat tour costs 700 pesos per person. To be honest, Perito Moreno Glacier is very spectacular. If you haven't been to Antarctica, you will be amazed by the glacier. If you wait on the hiking trail for a while, you can see many large pieces of ice falling into the lake.
Glacier hiking is a particularly interesting activity, with moderate intensity and lots of fun. Because I have seen too many glaciers in Antarctica, I did not participate in this activity. The price is around 3000 pesos in my impression.
Dining:
Because we cooked our own meals in the hostel and don't have any particular restaurant recommendations, but I went to town and the restaurants looked good and the prices were reasonable.
Accommodation:
America del Sur Hostel: A fantastic hostel with 4-person rooms that have private bathrooms and lockers, priced at $18 per night including breakfast. The hostel is located on a hillside with a first-class view of the distant Argentine lake. At night, the lobby turns into a bar serving various drinks and BBQ dinners. Vegetarians need not worry as there is a salad buffet available for 250 pesos per person.
Transportation:
Airport: El Calafate has an airport, but due to expensive airfare, few people take off from here.
Car: The ticket to Natales Port can be purchased at the station for 950 pesos. There are cars departing at 6:30 am and 7:00 am, and some companies will pick up people at the hotel lobby. After arriving at the Chilean border, you can transfer to a free minibus to Torres del Paine National Park.
Perito Moreno Glacier Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
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Perito Moreno Glacier is a stunning natural wonder located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina. 🏔️❄️ This glacier is one of the few in the world that is still growing, and it's a sight to behold. The glacier is over 3 miles wide and 200 feet tall, making it an impressive sight to see. Visitors can take a boat tour to get up close to the glacier or hike on the surrounding trails for a panoramic view. 🚣♀️ It's a humbling experience to witness the power of nature and the importance of preserving our planet. If you're ever in Argentina, make sure to add Perito Moreno Glacier to your itinerary! 🇦🇷
Visiting Tips: Perito Moreno Glacier is a breathtaking sight to behold at any time of the year, but the best time to visit depends on your preferences. The summer months of December to February offer milder temperatures, making it more comfortable for outdoor activities like hiking and boat tours.
Moreno Glacier is a small number of live glaciers that are still moving forward in the southern tip of South America, near 52 degrees south latitude, in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Travel Tips
Located on the west of El Calafate in Argentina, the Moreno Glacier is the most iconic attraction of the Glacier National Park and costs 700 pesos. There are generally three ways to play: walking long distances along the trail; riding a close distance on the yacht; walking zero distance on the ice. When the glaciers of up to 20 floors collapse into the water, the loud noise will make you feel worthwhile.
Glacier Trekking in Patagonia
The Perito Moreno Glacier, a jewel in the crown of Argentina's Patagonia region, presents a landscape of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur. My adventure to this immense ice formation was a profound journey into the heart of the natural world, where the sounds of cracking ice and the sight of massive icebergs calving into the turquoise waters of Lake Argentino were a powerful reminder of nature's force and beauty.
Trekking on the glacier, equipped with crampons and led by experienced guides, was an experience unlike any other. The ice's shades of blue and the intricate patterns of crevasses and seracs created a mesmerizing, otherworldly terrain. The silence of the glacier, broken only by the occasional thunderous roar of ice breaking away, heightened the sense of adventure and exploration.
The glacier's accessibility allows for up-close encounters, offering a tactile and visual experience that's both exhilarating and humbling. The trek was not just a physical challenge but also an opportunity to learn about the glacier's ecology, the impacts of climate change on these ancient ice masses, and the importance of preserving such natural wonders.
Viewing platforms and walking trails around the glacier provided different perspectives and photo opportunities, each angle revealing the glacier's magnitude and the surrounding landscape's rugged beauty. The contrast between the ice and the verdant forests that line the shores of Lake Argentino was a vivid illustration of Patagonia's diverse ecosystems.
A boat tour along the glacier's face offered another vantage point, bringing us face to face with its towering ice walls. The sound of ice calving and crashing into the water was a dramatic demonstration of the glacier's dynamic nature, a powerful spectacle that's both thrilling and a poignant reminder of the natural world's constant evolution.
Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier is an unforgettable adventure that connects visitors with the raw, untamed spirit of Patagonia. It's a journey that challenges the body, engages the mind, and stirs the soul, leaving an indelible mark on all who witness its icy splendor.
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