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Explore Perfect Symmetry at Torres Del Paine National Park

Published by Kristin Cowles, Editor-in-Chief

Country: Chile

The Experience

Rivetingly pristine, the landscape at Torres Del Paine National Park is beyond beautiful. The land is a mix of staggering granite mountains, glaciers, deep blue lakes, and rolling fields. The 598,000 acre park showcases some of the most impressive peaks of the Andes mountains, with the most famous set being the Cordillera del Paine. The best way to see the sights is by foot which offers hikers a choice between two popular routes; the circuit which is the full park expedition and takes approximately 8-10 days, or the "W" route which takes about 5 days and includes majority of Torres Del Paine's must sees. Entry fee into the park costs about $30 Canadian. This experience is for those who truly appreciate nature, so tenting it is the recommended route, and for those not so nature friendly there are around seven refugios/shelters throughout the park, but these can be crowded or cost money. If you want to live more indulgently you can stay at a local hotel at lodge on the outskirts of the Park.

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Chile & Easter Island Travel Guide - Lonely Planet
Climb the rocky spires of Torres del Paine, salsa all night in sizzling Santiago, explore the world's driest desert or follow Che's tracks through the Lakes District. Whether you're looking to brave the wilderness or wind through the wine country, our best-selling, opinion-packed Chile guide will take you to the end of the world...and back.

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Torres Del Paine.com
The National Park covers 181,000 hectares. It has roads for vehicles and paths for walkers. It has 3 entry gates, one administrative center and seven guard posts in various sectors of the Park.
Torres del Paine National Park - Wikipedia.org
Torres del Paine National Park is a Chilean National Park comprising mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes.
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine - Gorp.com
Some say Paine was an early settler. Others say the name comes from an ancient Indian word meaning blue — hearkening to the intense blue of the area's lakes.
Torres del Paine National Park Overview - All About Chile Travel.com
Torres del Paine is one of the natural highlights of Chile and one of the most visited parks in South America. The Paine massif is a sight to behold, as it rises up from the pampas and reflects off the Lago Nordenskjold.
Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins National Parks, Region of Magallanes - UNESCO.org
Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins National Parks include over 90% of the Southern Patagonian Icefield; the remainder of it, across the border in Argentina, is included within Los Glaciares National Park (W.H.Site).
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Land of the Living Wind - National Geographic.com (magazine)
Sunset casts a rosy glow over granite peaks encircling a glacial lake in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
Patagonia in a New Light - NY TImes.com (newspaper)
We were only an hour into the fourth day of our trek along the rugged Torres del Paine circuit in southern Chile, at the heart of the once mythical corner of the world called Patagonia.
Adventure; Beyond The Back Of Beyond - NY Times.com (newspaper)
It was as if glacier national park had been plopped down in the middle of a West Texas prairie. Or the mountains of New Zealand had been dropped into the Australian outback. A lowercase landscape suddenly turned to uppercase ALPS.
Torres Del Paine - National Gepgraphic.com (magazine)
I awoke to a choice austral summer day and, out the window, the view of a lifetime, encompassing Lago Pehoé, Los Cuernos (horns) del Paine, and the Torres del Paine, the impossibly steep towers after which this mountainous park is named.
Avalanche - National Geographic.com (magazine)
Snow surges down a mountain in a dawn avalanche in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Avalanches are commonly thought of as snow events, but can involve other materials as well, including rocks, ice, and debris.

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