Temporary closure of the Protected Areas of Chile

In response to information from the health authority regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the National Forest Corporation (Conaf) has decided to temporarily close all national parks, national reserves and natural monuments until the health alert is lifted by health authorities.

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  • Route of Parks of Patagonia

    Protected Heritage of All Chileans

  • Protecting

    More than 28 million acres

    of national parklands

  • Conserving

    17 National Parks

  • Discover

    More than 60 communities

  • Explore

    1700 miles

    From Puerto Montt to Cape Horn

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17

National
Parks

From Puerto Montt to Cape Horn

Imagine a route featuring 1,700 miles of pristine landscapes, fragile ecosystems, and diverse local cultures.

The most beautiful scenic route in the world already exists–and it’s in Chile.

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  • Encompassing more than 90% of Chilean land protected under the category of National Park

    Kawésqar National Park,

    Magallanes Region ©Antonio Vizcaíno

  • Protecting 28 million acres of pristine ecosystems

    Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park,

    Los Lagos Region ©Augusto Dominguez

  • Connecting 17 National Parks,
    from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn

    Patagonia National Park,

    Aysén Region ©Tompkins Conservation Chile

  • Exploring more than 1,700 miles of sea and land routes

    Cerro Castillo National Park,

    Aysén Region ©Tompkins Conservation Chile

  • Caring for 24 ecosystems, home to 140 species of birds and 46 different kinds of mammals

    Torres del Paine National Park,

    Magallanes Region ©Tompkins Conservation Chile

Tour the parks

Los Lagos region

Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park

Located south of Puerto Montt, Pumalín Park is home to millenary alerce (Fitzroya) trees and offers more than a dozen trails for exploring landscapes ranging from temperate rainforest to glaciers.

Aysén region

Patagonia National Park

Vast valleys sculpted by the Chacabuco River form a natural corridor that, since ancient times, has been used for travel both by nomadic peoples and a large diversity of fauna.

Aysén region

Cerro Castillo National Park

The magnificent Cerro Castillo peak lies 7,605 feet above Coyhaique and Río Ibáñez, and in the area surrounding it, you’ll find a trekking circuit that has been named one of the most beautiful in all Chile.

Magallanes region

Torres del Paine National Park

Declared the Eighth Wonder of the World and Unesco Biosphere Reserve, the Paine massif is known as one of the most beautiful areas on the planet.

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Communities

The Route of Parks is a new way of thinking about the immensity of our beloved Patagonia: a vision of economic development based on conservation and ecologically-minded tourism.

Why the route is important
  • The Route benefits more than 60 local communities.

    Aysén Region

  • For each dollar invested in National Parks, $6 to $10 dollars return to the local economy.

    Isla Magdalena

  • More than 50% of international tourists who visited Chile in 2016 were drawn to the country for its natural beauty and outdoor offerings.

    Río Baker

  • In the last decade, visits to Chilean National Parks have tripled in number.

    Chaitén

  • In 2017, tourism in Chile grew 14%.

    Palena

Suggested
trips

5 - 6 days

Lakes and Glaciers of Aysén

Head south from Coyhaique along the Carretera Austral to Puerto Tranquilo, the gateway to Laguna San Rafael National Park, visiting the marble formations of General Carrera Lake from Puerto Sánchez. Return north to explore Cerro Castillo National Park.

11 to 13 days

Trapananda

Discover one of the most pristine areas of Patagonia, visiting Cerro Castillo National Park, and then head towards Puerto Tranquilo, the gateway to the Laguna San Rafael National Park. Continue south to explore the wonders of Patagonia National Park, Tortel and Villa O'Higgins.

11 - 13 days

Steppes And Channels

Cross the largest lake in Chile from Puerto Ibáñez to Chile Chico to tour Jeinimeni and then cross the border to Paso Roballos. From there, returns to Chile to cross the impressive Chacabuco Valley, and then continue to Puerto Yungay to navigate the Kawésqar canals to Puerto Natales, the gateway to Torres del Paine.

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News and publications

27 junio, 2025

Adventuring into the Eternal Ice of Chilean Patagonia

Amidst towering mountains and deep fjords, beneath majestic peaks or across vast open landscapes, immense glaciers and sprawling ice fields unfold in Chilean Patagonia—for adventure seekers, this makes a perfect invitation to experience a scenario reminiscent of Antarctica.

02 junio, 2025

Route of Parks of Patagonia: Hosting the Next ATTA Summit in Chile

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