Iconic granite towers of Torres del Paine rising above a turquoise glacial lake near NOI Indigo Patagonia

Torres del Paine

Located 154 kilometers from Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park spans 227,298 hectares of stunning geography, featuring towering massifs, pristine forests, and turquoise lakes. The park is also known for its strong winds and endless panoramic viewpoints, making it a paradise for nature lovers.

Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers flows down between steep, snow-dusted mountains into the water near NOI Indigo Patagonia

Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers

Found in the southern part of Bernardo O’Higgins National Park, Chile's largest park at 3.5 million hectares, the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers are surrounded by majestic mountains, waterfalls, and abundant Patagonian wildlife.

View from inside The Milodon Cave with a walking path leading outside near NOI Indigo Patagonia

The Milodon Cave

Located 25 kilometers north of Puerto Natales, the Milodon Cave Natural Monument consists of three large caves where the remains of milodons, extinct herbivorous mammals, were discovered. The site was first explored by Hermann Eberhard, one of the region’s early adventurers.

Wide landscape of a vast green valley and blue water seen from a high rocky near NOI Indigo Patagonia, 4 stars hotel

Dorotea Hill

A 2-kilometer trail through forests and meadows leads you to the summit of Dorotea Hill at 800 meters, offering stunning views of Puerto Natales, the Última Esperanza Fjord, the Almirante Montt Gulf, and the Patagonian steppe stretching into Argentina.

Puerto Natales tourist attractions, Maria Auxiliadora Church under a clear blue sky near the NOI Indigo Patagonia

Maria Auxiliadora Church

Standing at 30 meters tall, the Maria Auxiliadora Church in Puerto Natales is a local landmark, featuring an electromechanical clock of German origin at the top of the church. It’s located on Hermann Eberhard Street, directly across from the Plaza de Armas.

Person sits on Main Square bench along a paved walkway lined with tall trees near NOI Indigo Patagonia

Main Square

The Plaza de Armas in Puerto Natales is one of the most significant landmarks in the city. Surrounded by major streets, it is a central gathering place for the local community and a key meeting point, alongside the waterfront.

High-angle view of Sofía Lake & Benitez Hill near NOI Indigo Patagonia, hotels near Puerto Natales

Sofía Lake & Benitez Hill

Just 20 kilometers from Puerto Natales, Cerro Benítez borders the beautiful Sofía Lagoon. The hill is named after Midshipman Alejandro Benítez, who participated in an 1879 expedition to Última Esperanza led by Chilean Navy Captain Ramón Serrano Montaner.

Brown horse stands in Estancia La Península with snow-capped mountain peaks in the distance near NOI Indigo Patagonia

Estancia La Península

A boat ride through the Última Esperanza Fjord brings you to Estancia La Península, surrounded by fjords, mountains, steppes, and the Balmaceda Glacier. This picturesque estancia offers some of Patagonia’s most breathtaking views.

Patagonia attractions, exterior Historical Museum with red window frames and gabled roofs near NOI Indigo Patagonia

Historical Museum

Founded in 1990 by the Chilean Police with the help of local residents, the Historical Museum in Puerto Natales houses collections that tell the region’s story and preserve its rich heritage. 

Snow-capped Monte Balmaceda and Balmaceda Glacier in Patagonia, Chile near NOI Indigo Patagonia

The Cold Weather of Patagonia

Puerto Natales registers an average annual precipitation of 425 mm (which falls as snow in the winter). The region is characterized by wind, with speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour in the spring and summer months. Temperatures drop to an average of 1.3° C during winter and rise to an average of 30° C in Torres del Paine during summer. Being so far to the south, the amount of daylight lasts during winter and decreases during summer. Visitors must wait up to 18 hours of daylight during the month of December.

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