Top Things to do in Magallanes Region
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Discover the best top things to do in Magallanes Region, Chile including Torres del Paine National Park, Pingo Salvaje, Lago Pehoe, MIrador Las Torres, Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes, Solo Expediciones, Glacier Grey, Plaza Munoz Gamero, Salto Grande, Palacio Sara Braun.
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1. Torres del Paine National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6,038 reviews
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. Pingo Salvaje
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 138 reviews
Pingo Salvaje is a tourist complex inside a 7,000 hectares farm named “Estancia Laguna Sofia” Part of the property is intended to cattle breeding, under a “holistic management system”, which includes a sustainable an objective grazing based on intensive rotations and lag periods to allow a better recovery and production of the meadow. Is located between Ruta 9 Norte, which connects Puerto Natales to Cerro Castillo, and Laguna Sofia total 32 Kl. We are 100% sustainable. Our water comes from a waterfall which feeds the lake and provides us with energy. Firewood to obtain heating comes from the trees fallen during the Winter. There is no Internet service or telephone in La Estancia, only a radio with VHF. Our office has internet but, it is very unsteady and depends on the weather condition.Pingo Salvaje owes approximately 60 horses, between Arabs and creole, ready to receive any kind of customers with or without experience in riding. We offer one hour, half or full day ridings.
Reviewed By evanses5 - Miami, United States
We stopped here on our way from Torres Del Paine park to Puerto Natales We had a great demonstration of working sheep dogs followed by a horse back ride I. The meadows and hills of Patagonia The crew served us grilled lamb for an early dinner Truly delightful!
3. Lago Pehoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By BLtrvl - Glenview, United States
Our guide brought us here to wrap up our full day Paine tour, and it was the perfect way to end the day. Magnificent views toward Cuernos del Paine from a small hill at the lookout, and if you pack a snack or beverage you're able to enjoy it in one of the camp shelters nearby after.
4. MIrador Las Torres
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By darkbluesparkles - Oxford, United Kingdom
We did this hike with our 11-month-old baby in a hiking backpack. I would say this hike pushed us right up to our very limits and I wouldn't want to do anything tougher than this. That said, I would do the hike again if it was our first time. There were a lot of people on the trail when we went, and we were never alone. It is imperative to wear STURDY WATERPROOF shoes that go over your ankles, as you will be hiking IN a stream (not along, I do mean IN the flowing water) for about 15% of the total distance. The last scramble was not as bad as I'd anticipated, but obviously very tiring. The most dangerous part, in my opinion, is the first part of the descent over the rocks - GO SLOWLY. It took us 9 hours round-trip, including lunch, photos at the viewpoint, and two nappy changes (once at the camp right before the final ascent, and once at Refugio Chileno on the way down). The view at the top was amazing and there's lots of space to sit for lunch. It wasn't that windy, though there were a few snowflakes on the way up. For those with babies going up, you can use the bathrooms for free for nappy changes, just ask the staff (who speak English). We opted to do it on a picnic table outside for space reasons, and it wasn't that cold.
5. Parque del Estrecho de Magallanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 839 reviews
The Magallan's Strait Park is a protected area of almost 250 hectares. The primary objective is the conservation and divulgation of the natural and historical heritage within it. The places of interest within the Park are: - Museum 'Of the Strait' (Interpretation Center): The landscape’s centinel, with its 1.600 square meters which include cafeteria, souvenir shop, panoramic terrace and an interpretive-multimedial display. - Fort Bulnes NHM Site: Two kilometers beyond the Interpretation Center and covering an area of 4 hectares, lies the reconstruction of the first chilean settlement of the territory. - Coastal Trail: Low to medium difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending for about one mile that runs through the woods and rocky parts around the Fort. - Wind Forest Trail: Low difficulty pedestrian-only trail extending almost 300 meters (330 yards) leads to the famous Del Estrecho lookout.
Reviewed By manuelaE3038WG - Montevideo, Uruguay
Great experience: high quality museum, picturesque fort and nice walk. It is also very well managed. We went with our rented motorhome and got assistance all the way to make sure we could drive smoothly
6. Solo Expediciones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 884 reviews
Soloexpediciones is a company who navigates with RIBS through the Straight of Magellan and take the visitors to places that they can't get terrestrial way. This way you can really feel Patagonia. Also we offer excursions all over Chilean Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego & Punta Arenas and its surrounding.
7. Glacier Grey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,955 reviews
Whether hiking to it or simply viewing it from afar, this massive glacier is truly extraordinary.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Viewed Grey Glacier from a distance during a moderate hike within Torres Del Paine National Park. It was simply awesome and to view and hold some of the broken small icebergs of the glacier from up close in the lake was memorable. There are several other options of viewing the grey glacier including boat navigation. Certainly would very highly recommend viewing the Grey Glacier to any tourist.
8. Plaza Munoz Gamero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 657 reviews
The central plaza of Punta Arenas, where local vendors sell homemade crafts.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
The Plaza Muñoz Gamero, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public space in Punta Arenas. The square was declared a Typical Zone in 1991, by the Council of National Monuments. In the center there is a bronze sculpture that was inaugurated in 1920 and that represents the navigator Hernando de Magallanes. It is a busy square with lots of locals and tourists. Most travelers in Punta Arenas will visit this square. Certainly very highly recommended to walk around the square and taking some pics.
9. Salto Grande
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Salto Grande is an absolutely beautiful waterfall in Torres Del Paine National Park. Viewed it from a distance from a viewpoint to utmost satisfaction. Certainly would very highly recommend viewing it.
10. Palacio Sara Braun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Palacio Sara Braun is a museum dedicated to Latvian born former Chilean business woman near the main square of Punta Arenas. It is impressive and stands out amongst other buildings. Could view it from the outside only. Will certainly consider visiting inside during my next visit to Punta Arenas.
