Puerto Natales town is the gate to get into the Torres del Paine National Park. With a population of 20 thousand inhabitants this town is always expecting lots of tourist during the summer season (September to April), and recently also a few more in winter (May to August).
If you travel with time will be always great to spend a day, one or two, in Puerto Natales. Lots of good bars and restaurants are waiting for all the thirsty hikers and beautiful waterfront along the Ultima esperanza sound is a perfect plan to have a chill walk.
The Museum and the handicraft market are also a good plan to get in touch with local people and their culture.
Torres del Paine National Park is at 70 miles (112 km) away from Puerto Natales (1 1/2 hour drive).
Puerto Natales is located at 153 miles (247 km) northwest of Punta Arenas city (3 hours by bus).
Punta Arenas is 3 hours and 30 minutes fly from/to Santiago (non-stop).
Puerto Natales is 4 hours fly from/to Santiago (non-stop).
Otherways:
Calafate (Argentina) is at 275 km away from Puerto Natales (consider spending time at the border).
Calafate is 3 hours and 15 minutes fly from/to Buenos Aires.
Calafate is 1 hour and 30 minutes fly from /to Ushuaia (Argentina).
After all those options, you will have your itinerary set and you will be here! There are heaps of options to have fun at the National Park and the surroundings.
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Cheers,
Valentina.