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Why visit Puerto Natales?

Puerto Natales is a small town on the Ultima Esperanza Sound in the Magallanes Region of Chilean Patagonia. It is the main base for visiting Torres del Paine National Park, one of the best-known protected areas in South America. The town has a relaxed waterfront with views of snow-capped mountains across the fjord.

Torres del Paine is famous for the granite towers of the Base de las Torres, the Cuernos del Paine and the blue waters of Lago Pehoe. The multi-day W Trek links the park's main highlights, while day visitors can see much of it by road and on short walks. Boats on Lago Grey take you close to the face of Grey Glacier. Near town, the Cueva del Milodon is a large cave where remains of a giant ground sloth were found. Boat trips along the fjord reach the Balmaceda and Serrano glaciers in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. Patagonian lamb roasted over an open fire is the classic local meal, and king crab is common on menus. Strong winds are normal here, so bring windproof clothing.

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When to go to Puerto Natales

The best months for Puerto Natales are November, December, January, February and March. Highs then sit around 14°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
15°
low 8°
20 wet days
Feb
15°
low 8°
20 wet days
Mar
13°
low 6°
20 wet days
Apr
10°
low 3°
16 wet days
May
6°
low 1°
13 wet days
Jun
3°
low -2°
16 wet days
Jul
3°
low -3°
15 wet days
Aug
5°
low -1°
15 wet days
Sep
8°
low 1°
14 wet days
Oct
10°
low 3°
18 wet days
Nov
12°
low 5°
18 wet days
Dec
14°
low 7°
19 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Puerto Natales, Region of Magallanes. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Puerto Natales — common questions

When is the best time to visit Puerto Natales?

The best months for Puerto Natales are November, December, January, February and March. Highs then sit around 14°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Puerto Natales?

January is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 15°C. June is the coolest, around 3°C by day and -2°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 20 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Puerto Natales known for?

Puerto Natales is best known for nature, adventure and food. The things people come for: Torres del Paine, W Trek, Grey Glacier, Patagonian lamb.

Who is Puerto Natales best suited to?

Puerto Natales works particularly well for solo travellers, couples, groups of friends and backpackers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Puerto Natales?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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