Última Esperanza Province

The province of Puerto Natales, where the peaks, glaciers and hiking routes of Torres del Paine National Park draw travelers from around the world.

Última Esperanza Province lies in the north of Chile's Magallanes Region, with Puerto Natales as its capital, on the shore of Última Esperanza Sound. Puerto Natales is the base for Torres del Paine National Park, whose Towers, glacial lakes, and W and O treks are famous worldwide; nearby are the Milodon Cave and Bernardo O'Higgins National Park, where you can take a boat to the Serrano Glacier. The best season is October to April, and campsites need to be booked in advance. The gateway is Puerto Natales Airport (seasonal), or you can travel by bus via Punta Arenas.

Destinations

• Torres del Paine (Puerto Natales)
• El Chaltén

Itineraries

• Southern Patagonia Glaciers & Torres del Paine – Cross Argentina and Chile to experience Perito Moreno Glacier, Fitz Roy trekking, and the Torres del Paine towers.
• Classic Argentina: Waterfalls, Glaciers & the End of the World – Connect Buenos Aires, Iguazu, the glaciers, Fitz Roy, and Ushuaia using domestic flights.
• Torres del Paine W-Trek – Hike the classic W-Trek from east to west, covering the Base Torres, French Valley, and Grey Glacier while staying in r…
• Tierra del Fuego, Glaciers & Torres del Paine Cross-Border Route – From Ushuaia through El Calafate to Torres del Paine, linking the three most classic sections of Southern Patagonia.
• Ruta 40: Bariloche to El Calafate – Drive south along Route 40 for about 1,600 km, crossing from the Lake District through the steppe to the Cave of the Ha…
• Torres del Paine & Falklands Carcass Island – Hike to the Torres del Paine base first, then take the Saturday flight to the Falklands to see penguins on the outer is…
• Grand Chile North-to-South Classic – From deserts and port cities to the Lake District and Torres del Paine, covering the highlights of Chile with three dom…