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What it is
A national park in Chilean Patagonia, in the Magallanes region, created in 1959. It covers some 2,400 km² of mountain, lake and glacier, and its outline — the three granite towers and the Cuernos — is the most repeated postcard in the south of Chile.
Before you go
Entry is bought through CONAF’s pass system. Since 1 May 2026 there are two kinds: one day, or two or more consecutive days up to a maximum of ten.
A foreign adult pays $32,400 for one day and $48,500 for two or more. A Chilean adult or resident, $9,400 and $14,200. Under-12s, over-60s and people with a disability enter free. Prices checked on 12 September 2026 on the park’s own site.
The place
The entry
| Established | May 13, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Area | 2,400 km² |
| Where it is | Última Esperanza |
| Official site | parquetorresdelpaine.clGo to the site |
| Full entry | Torres del Paine National Parken.wikipedia.org |
Source: wikidata.org · Checked on September 23, 2026
When to go
- Best time
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High 30° · Low 15° · 15 mm of rain
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