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Where every trek is planned, provisioned and celebrated afterwards.","hw_hub_city_hero_image":"1307709","hw_hub_city_hero_overlay":"medium","hw_hub_city_hero_cta":"Plan Torres del Paine | #do\r\nWhat it costs | #money","hw_hub_city_live_stats":"1","hw_hub_city_stats":"4\u20135 | Days for the W trek\r\n2h | To Torres del Paine","hw_hub_city_intro_title":"The doorway to Torres del Paine","hw_hub_city_intro_body":"Puerto Natales sits on the shore of the \u00daltima Esperanza Sound, 'last hope', a fjord with snow-capped mountains on the far side. It started as a sheep-farming and meat-packing town, and its old buildings and the converted cold storage plant on the water tell that story. Today it is the base for Torres del Paine National Park, around two hours north, one of the most spectacular parks in the world.\r\n\r\nThe town is where trekkers gather before and after the W and O circuits: renting gear, buying supplies, attending trail briefings and celebrating with a beer when they come back. It is also a good base in its own right, with boat trips to glaciers, day trips into the park, and the Cueva del Milod\u00f3n, a huge cave where remains of a giant prehistoric ground sloth were found.\r\n\r\nPlan your Torres del Paine trip months ahead: park entry must be bought online, and every night inside the park, in a refugio or campsite, must be booked in advance. Allow at least two nights in Natales, before and after the park.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Language | Spanish\r\nCurrency | Chilean peso (CLP). Cards widely accepted\r\nGetting here | Bus from Punta Arenas, about 3 hours\r\nPark entry | Online only, in advance\r\nEmergency | 133 police, 131 ambulance\r\nTap water | Safe to drink\r\nTipping | 10% is usually suggested on the bill\r\nHow long to stay | Two nights in town, plus the park\r\nBest months | November and March for fewer people","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"Natales is small and walkable. Stay near the main square or the waterfront for restaurants, gear shops and bus offices.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"15","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"","hw_hub_city_areas":"Town centre | Gear shops, supplies | Around the main square, with supermarkets, gear rental and restaurants. | -51.7290 | -72.5060 |  | \nWaterfront | Views, sunsets | Along the sound, with views of the mountains and the bus terminal nearby. | -51.7270 | -72.5110 |  | \nNear the bus terminal | Early departures | Handy for the morning buses to the park. | -51.7310 | -72.4980 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"Book Torres del Paine first, then build the rest around it.","hw_hub_city_itin":"","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Torres del Paine is the reason to come. The W trek, usually four or five days, takes in the famous granite towers at Base Torres, the French Valley and Glacier Grey; the full O circuit adds the remote back side of the massif and takes around eight days. If you are short on time, the day hike to Base Torres, around 20km return, or a full-day bus tour of the park's viewpoints are the alternatives.\r\n\r\nFrom town, boat trips sail through the fjords to the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers at the edge of the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. The Cueva del Milod\u00f3n, a short drive north, is a giant cave with a life-size model of the extinct ground sloth whose remains were found inside.\r\n\r\nIn town, walk the waterfront at sunset, when black-necked swans float on the sound, and visit the small museums about the region's history. Kayaking and horse riding on the estancias are other options.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"The W trek | Four to five days, Base Torres to Glacier Grey\r\nBase Torres day hike | About 20km return to the towers\r\nGlacier boats | To Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers\r\nCueva del Milod\u00f3n | A giant cave and a prehistoric sloth","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The waterfront promenade is free and beautiful, with views across the sound to the mountains, black-necked swans and sculptures along the shore, including the Monumento al Viento, a sculpture of figures leaning into the wind.\r\n\r\nMany hostels and gear shops run free daily trekking talks about Torres del Paine, which are invaluable for planning your route, packing and understanding the weather.\r\n\r\nThe town's main square and its old buildings are pleasant to wander, and the sunsets over the fjord, which come very late in summer, are free every evening.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Waterfront | Swans, sculptures and mountain views\r\nTrekking talks | Free daily briefings at hostels and shops\r\nMain square | Old buildings and local life\r\nLate sunsets | Past 10pm in midsummer","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Patagonian lamb, roasted slowly over a fire, is the dish to try, along with king crab (centolla) and fresh fish from the fjords. Many restaurants in town serve both, and some do a set lunch at a lower price.\r\n\r\nNatales has a good craft beer scene, with local breweries that are the place to celebrate after a trek. Calafate berries turn up in sours, jams and ice cream.\r\n\r\nFor the trek, the supermarkets in town are the place to stock up, much cheaper than the shops in the park. Dehydrated meals and gas canisters are sold in the gear shops.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Patagonian lamb | Fire-roasted, the signature dish\r\nKing crab | Centolla from the southern waters\r\nCraft beer | The post-trek ritual\r\nSupermarkets | Stock up before the park","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Natales nights revolve around breweries and bars where trekkers trade stories, especially in the high season from November to March, when the town is busy with hikers from all over the world.\r\n\r\nThe atmosphere is relaxed and social, with live music in some bars at weekends.\r\n\r\nIn summer, the sun sets very late, so evenings outside stretch on. Out of season, the town is quiet.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Breweries | Where trekkers celebrate\r\nHigh season | Busy from November to March\r\nLive music | Some bars at weekends\r\nLate sunsets | Long summer evenings","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The town is walkable. Buses to Torres del Paine leave early each morning from the bus terminal and take around two hours to the park's main entrances, with afternoon returns; inside the park, a catamaran crosses Lago Peho\u00e9 and shuttles link some trailheads, all needing booking in season.\r\n\r\nPuerto Natales has a small airport with flights from Santiago in summer. Otherwise, fly to Punta Arenas and take a bus of around three hours.\r\n\r\nBuses also cross into Argentina to El Calafate, around five to six hours with the border. Car hire gives flexibility for the park's viewpoints.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"To Torres del Paine | Buses each morning, about 2 hours\r\nCatamaran | Across Lago Peho\u00e9, book in season\r\nAirport | Small, summer flights from Santiago\r\nTo El Calafate | Bus across the border, 5\u20136 hours","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Puerto Natales costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Natales and Torres del Paine are expensive, as is most of Patagonia. Dorm beds run from around \u20ac15 to \u20ac30 in season.\r\n\r\nThe park is the big cost. Entry must be bought in advance online, and since May 2026 the park offers single-day and multi-day passes. Inside, refugios with meals cost far more than camping, and both must be booked months ahead for December to February. Buses and the catamaran add to the bill.\r\n\r\nTo keep costs down, camp, rent gear in town and bring your own food from the supermarkets. Cards are widely accepted.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around \u20ac15\u201330 in season\r\nPark entry | Bought online in advance\r\nRefugios | Much more than camping. Book months ahead\r\nSave money | Camp and bring your own food","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety on the trails","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Puerto Natales is a safe town. The risks are in the park, mainly the weather. Patagonian wind can reach extreme speeds, especially at passes and around Glacier Grey, and conditions change fast even in summer.\r\n\r\nStick to marked trails, carry layers, a waterproof and enough food and water, and follow rangers' instructions, including trail closures. Fires are strictly forbidden outside designated areas, as past fires caused huge damage to the park.\r\n\r\nOutside the main season, from around late April to September, some routes require a CONAF-authorised guide. In an emergency, call 133 for police or 131 for an ambulance.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 133 police, 131 ambulance\r\nWind | Extreme gusts at passes and glaciers\r\nNo fires | Strictly forbidden outside designated areas\r\nWinter | Guides required on some routes","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving town for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"The park is the headline, but not the only trip.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Torres del Paine | About 2 hours | Bus, tour or car | The towers, the French Valley and Glacier Grey. |  | 1306218\nBalmaceda and Serrano glaciers | Full day | Boat trip | Glaciers in the fjords of Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. |  | 1306219\nEl Calafate, Argentina | 5\u20136 hours | Bus across the border | The Perito Moreno glacier. |  | 1306220","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"October to April is the trekking season, with long days and all services open. November and March are quieter; December to February is peak. Winter is cold, quiet and requires guides on some routes.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs, rounded. Wind is the big factor, strongest from November to February.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 16 | 5 | Peak season, long days, strong wind\r\nFebruary | 16 | 5 | Still peak\r\nMarch | 14 | 3 | Calmer, autumn colours begin\r\nApril | 11 | 2 | Autumn, season ending\r\nMay | 7 | 1 | Winter, guides needed on some routes\r\nJune | 5 | 1 | Very quiet\r\nJuly | 4 | 1 | Coldest month\r\nAugust | 6 | 1 | Cold and quiet\r\nSeptember | 9 | 1 | Spring begins\r\nOctober | 12 | 2 | Season opens\r\nNovember | 14 | 3 | Great month, fewer crowds\r\nDecember | 15 | 4 | Summer, busy","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"The trekking season shapes everything here.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"api","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/south-america\/chile\/puerto-natales\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Trekking season | October to April | Torres del Paine | When refugios, campsites and boats are running. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, in town in season.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Park entry, refugios and boat trips cost extra.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 16 | 15 | 3 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 28 | 28 | 6 | 25\r\nComfortable | 55 | 45 | 12 | 50","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Puerto Natales, straight from Hostelworld. Book early for December to February.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Puerto Natales","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/south-america\/chile\/puerto-natales\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_team_title":"","hw_hub_city_team_intro":"","hw_hub_city_team":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Puerto Natales questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"How far ahead should I book Torres del Paine? | Months ahead for December to February. Park entry is bought online and every night in the park, in a refugio or campsite, must be reserved in advance.\r\nHow do I get from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine? | By bus, leaving early each morning, around two hours to the main entrances, or on a tour.\r\nCan I visit Torres del Paine in a day? | Yes. The Base Torres hike, about 20km return, or a full-day bus tour of the viewpoints are both possible from Natales.\r\nWhen is the best time for Torres del Paine? | November to March, with November and March quieter. December to February is peak season, with the longest days.\r\nHow much does Torres del Paine cost? | Entry is bought online. Since May 2026, single-day and multi-day passes are offered. Refugios cost much more than camping.\r\nHow do I get to Puerto Natales? | By bus from Punta Arenas, around three hours, or by summer flights from Santiago. 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