Between Andes and Pacific Ocean, it is a land halfway around the world that keeps the magnificence of nature in the wild. We are in Southern Patagonia, Chile. Hiking in Torres del Paine Park, a paradise for walkers. Then pass the Strait of Magellan and dive in Tierra del Fuego. Discover the island of Navarino and finally … Reach Cape Horn!
Puerto Montt – Southern Route
Capital of the Tenth Region of the Lakes, this large active port of 150,000 inhabitants is “km 0″ of the “carretera austral” traveling a thousand kilometers. The objective of this legendary road, whose construction began in 1976 titanic, was to connect the different municipalities of these remote regions of Chile.
His path through dense vegetation and inhospitable environment depaysages incredible sinuant between cliffs and the ocean, rivers, lakes, fjords … Several passages extend into the tray or ferry. After this huge road, the small village of Villa O’Higgins.
Namely: the namesake lake, 7 km, you can embark on a journey through the Lake Desierto to join the Argentine side (El Chalten).
Salto Grande – Torres del Paine Park
High-rise trekking in South America is one of the finest and largest parks of Chile (181,414 hectares). Hikers from around the world go on its trails admire its beautiful landscapes of forests, mountains, valleys, glaciers, lakes, rivers, waterfalls … The Torres del Paine is located next to the National Park Los Glaciares, Argentina side. The combined visit of these two sites offer one of the most beautiful trips in South America.
Namely: accessible from Puerto Natales (115 km) by an unpaved road (2h). Open all year.
Laguna Verde – Torres del Paine
The Torres del Paine is located next to the National Park Los Glaciares, Argentina side. The combined visit of these two sites offer one of the most beautiful trips in South America.
Namely: accessible from Puerto Natales (115 km) by an unpaved road (2h). Open all year.
Strait of Magellan
Gateway between the mainland and Tierra del Fuego, this mythical strait linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is crossed by ferry between Punta Delgada and Puerto Espora (30 min.) Or between Punta Arenas and Porvenir (2:20).
The island of Tierra del Fuego
This land, protected by several parks and reserves, remains a haven for wildlife: foxes, wolves and Magellanic penguins, wild horses, mountain lions, rodents and birds (geese, ducks, raptors). The island is divided between Chile and Argentina, with the famous Argentine side Ushuaia.
Navarino Island
It is located south of the island of Tierra del Fuego, along the Beagle Channel. Puerto Williams, Ushuaia is arguing with the title of the southernmost city in the world. This small port is located at the foot of a forested mountain known for its granite peaks called Navarino dientes.
Horn Island
Icon of maritime history has always been the mythical Cape Horn unefalaise of 425 m from the Horn Island, located south of the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. It is reached by boat, including by Australis cruise.
Namely: Puerto Williams is accessible by air (90 min) or water (36h) from Punta Arenas, Ushuaia or from 1 to 4 hours by boat.