The 10 Best National Parks in Chile, Chile

September 10, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Coordinates: 30°S 71°W / 30°S 71°W / -30; -71
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1. Torres del Paine National Park

Torres Del Paine National Park, Torres del Paine National Park Chile +56 61 236 0014 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-torres-del-paine/
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6,038 reviews

Torres del Paine National Park

A hiker's dream, this national park contains huge granite mountains surrounded by clear lakes and a series of well-maintained trails that vary in degree of difficulty.

Reviewed By TEBlaise - Ilion, United States

I have been to many beautiful places from Alaska to Iceland, but this place is a world apart. It's label as the 8th wonder of the world is spot on. I drove around this park with my wife and son and had to stop around every corner to take a photo, and the views just kept getting better. The best view by far was from the top of Mirador Condor (which is where the photo was taken), The air is the freshest I have ever breathed and the views are something out of a painting. We rented a car and winged it, enabling us to go wherever we wanted.This place should be on everyone's bucket list.

2. Rapa Nui National Park

Easter Island Chile 5623300860 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-rapa-nui
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,322 reviews

Rapa Nui National Park

The landscape of Rapa Nui, the indigenous name for Easter Island, is an eerie exhibit of ancient cultural remnants of an abandoned desert-dwelling people.

Reviewed By markoBRISTOL - Bristol, United Kingdom

Not sure what I can say that hasn’t been said before - I’ve seen so many shows about this place but it feels amazing to make this long trip and stand next to them . A feeling of real history. Also didn’t know there was a volcano crater with more Moai on the inner slopes I was so happy to visit this once in a lifetime place . Be aware that your Park ticket will only allow you in here once so make the most of your time . We went at about 15.00 and not at all busy Would I go back ? Yes but I fear this will be my one and only visit to the island

3. Queulat National Park

Aisen Chile
Excellent
86%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Queulat National Park

4. Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta

Angol 4390000 Chile http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-nahuelbuta
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Parque Nacional Nahuelbuta

Reviewed By javierabelen98 - Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

It is a charming place, where the native species of trees such as araucaria and birds are preserved, while you go all over the park you can do trekkking, picnic, or go watch the sunset at the stone lookout of el aguila which offers a unique view, where yes or if you have to take pictures and pick up the trails with their unique vegetation. It is a paronama for the family friends or lovers of nature. The entrance to the park costs 1500CLP and has tourist guides.

5. Conguillio National Park

Provincia de Cautín, Melipeuco Chile +56 65 297 2336 http://www.labaitaconguillio.cl/
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 235 reviews

Conguillio National Park

Reviewed By carlbenk - Carlisle, United States

We spent two days hiking in this park. Sendero Sierra Nevada rates up there with one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. It provides astounding views of Volcan Llaima and Laguna Conguillío plus old growth Coigue and Auracaria forests and meadows of alstomeria and aster. The road from Malipeuco is paved up to the entrance to the national park. From there on the road is unpaved, rough, and narrow but still perfectly doable in our rented Peugeot 2008 crossover.

6. Parque Nacional Nevado Tres Cruces

Copiapo Chile +56 9 8238 8561 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/ficha-parque_nacional_nevado_de_tres_cruces-10.html
Excellent
83%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 77 reviews

Parque Nacional Nevado Tres Cruces

7. Reserva Nacional China Muerta

Chile
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Reserva Nacional China Muerta

8. Parque Nacional Salar del Huasco

Iquique Chile http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-salar-del-huasco/
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Parque Nacional Salar del Huasco

9. Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael

Carr Austral, Puerto Rio Tranquilo Chile +56 67 221 2225 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-laguna-san-rafael/
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 81 reviews

Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael

Reviewed By KristenT316 - Baltimore, United States

We really enjoyed getting to be this close to a glacier (at 1km away it felt in our face!). The knowledgeable, happy, and friendly guides were great. It was a long van ride from Tranquilo, with nice views along the way but for fog, then we got reshuffled at the pier, then the boatride was not short either but also good views despite fog. No bathroom on boat - use one before getting on and at the park with the short walk near the glacier. They fed us (and I am vegetarian) very well (starting on the boatride) - eating a hot meal while sitting on the top of the boat looking at the glacier calve was incredible. Wear full rain/wind gear and gloves and have a strap on your camera. Wear waterproof walking shoes/boots or take a change of good socks.

10. Bernardo O'Higgins National Park

Puerto Natales Chile +56 61 223 8959 http://www.turismo21demayo.com
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Bernardo O'Higgins National Park

Reviewed By Ingelisse2020 - Golden, United States

We only experienced the short hike to Serrano glacier and got a taste of the unique virgin forest. We were told there are few trails and the park is largely unexplored and undeveloped. This is a gem in the raw and you can hire a private guide to take you to the least visited areas.

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