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Places to Visit in Puerto Natales, Chile, America

Puerto Natales is a city belonging to the commune of Natales in Ultima Esperanza province of Chile. It falls under Patagonia region is located around 245 km from Punta Arenas where Torres del Paine National Park is situated. The economy of Puerto Natales is centered on tourism, the cattle and aquaculture industries.

Geography of Puerto Natales:

Puerto Natales covers an area of 48,974.2 sq. km at an altitude of 3 meters and its coordinates are 51°44′ S 72°31′ W.

History of Puerto Natales:

Alacaluf and Tehuelche people were the original settlers of Puerto Natales. Spanish navigator and explorer, Juan Ladrillero was the first European to visit Puerto Natales in the year 1557. Later it was inhabited by many European immigrants including Germans, English, Scots, Italians and Spaniards. The sheep breeding industry of Puerto Natales magnetized large group of Chilean people from Chiloe Island in later years. The city of Puerto Natales was officially founded on May 31, 1911.

How to reach Puerto Natales?

Puerto Natales airport is situated around 8 km from the heart of Puerto Natales city with limited connections.

Buses form the major mode of public transport for carrying passengers from Puerto Natales to other cities including El Calafate (Argentina). It takes generally 6 hours from El Calafate to Puerto Natales and 5 hours from Rio Gallegos in Argentina.

Also there are frequent buses running between Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in Chile taking around 3 hours, operated by Bus Fernandez and many other private bus companies.

JBA Company is the cheaper bus option to get around (advance booking is offered).

Food and Shopping in Puerto Natales:

Baguales Brewery and Restaurant and La Guanaca are prominent food corners in Puerto Natales and to purchase traditional handicrafts, Taller del Arbol or Miriam Parra handicraft.

Things to do in Puerto Natales:

• Agroturismo Estancia Mercedes – Day Tours
• Estancia Travel
• Fortaleza Expediciones
• Criollo Expeditions Daily Horse Rides

Places of interest in Puerto Natales:

Torres del Paine National Park:

Puerto Natales is the gateway for Torres del Paine National Park is one of the internationally recognized and most popular national parks of Chile with typical and striking rock formation, Torres del Paine. The park houses diverse species of animals and birds and the 3^rd largest ice field of the earth.

Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument:

Located around 24 km from Puerto Natales, Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument is a natural monument lying along the flanks of the mountains of Cerro Benitez. It includes a rock formation (Silla del Diablo) and numerous caves including a cave where skin, bones and other body parts of a monster ground sloth, Mylodon found in 1895.

Old freezer plant (frigorifico):

There is an old freezer plant in Puerto Bories located 4 km from Puerto Natales, built in 1913. Until 2010, it was a museum but presently there is a new hotel constructing within the plant site. This well preserved freezer plant was considered as a national monument until 2010.

Other places of interest near Puerto Natales include:

• Glacier Grey
• Glaciares Balmaceda – Serrano
• Lago Nordenskjold
• Kayak en Patagonia
• Pingo Salvaje
• Channel of Last Hope
• Mandala Andino
• The Singular Patagonia Spa
• Mirador Cerro Dorotea
• Dragon de la Patagonia
• The Condors Nests
• Nao Victoria Museum

Best time to visit Puerto Natales:

From October to April is the best time to travel Puerto Natales, especially Torres del Paine National Park while summer season runs.

Accommodation options in Puerto Natales:

Puerto Natales is a pictorial city packed with full of natural attractions as well as top class hotels and lodges all around. List of prominent hotels in Puerto Natales is:

• Weskar Patagonian Lodge
• The Singular Patagonia
• Hostal Lili-Patagonico
• Keoken Patagonia Bed & Breakfast
• Indigo Patagonia
• Natalino Hotel Patagonia
• Altiplanico Sur
• Hotel Costaustralis
• Hotel Alcazar
• Hotel Martin Gusinde
• Hotel IF Patagonia
• Hostel Milodon
• Alberto Agostini
• Charles Darwin Hotel
• Hotel Lady Florence Dixie

Los Andes Tourist Places to Visit in Los Andes, Chile, America

Los Andes is a city and commune situated in the Los Andes province of Chile between 32°50′ S latitude and 70°37′ W longitude. It belongs to Valparaíso Region, is placed around 80 km north of Santiago, the capital of Chile. The city of Los Andes is home to many upgraded hotels, restaurants and modernized shops.

Geography of Los Andes:

Los Andes is spread over an area of 1,248.3 sq. km. at an elevation of 819 meters.

The other communes come under the Los Andes province along with Los Andes commune is:

• San Esteban
• Rinconada
• Calle Larga

History of Los Andes:

Los Andes was formed on 31 July, 1791 with name Santa Rosa de Los Andes.

Connectivity to Los Andes:

Los Andes is placed around 80 km away from the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport which is the most important airport of Chile located in Santiago with scheduled flights to Atlanta in USA, Sydney in Australia , Madrid in Spain, Buenos Aires in Argentina and Mexico City in Mexico and many other European and American cities.

There are frequent buses departing at the major bus stations of Santiago to Los Andes and other than buses, many tourist vehicles run between Los Andes and Santiago at regular intervals. Rental car, taxi and bikes are useful options for local travel.

Food in Los Andes:

The major restaurants in Los Andes are as follows:

• L’alambic Resto-Bar
• Plaza Hotel Restaurant
• La Table de France
• Fuente de Soda Primavera
• Comedor Pescaderia Los Andes

Things to do in Los Andes:

• Cascada Adventure Day Tours
• Shopping
• Walking
• Hiking

Places of interest in Los Andes:

Los Andes Library:

The library of Los Andes is an ideal place to know about the history, culture and tradition of Los Andes. It holds ancient photographs, artifacts and books related to the indigenous people and culture of the area.

Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda:

Centro Cultural Palacio de La Moneda is situated under the La Moneda Palace of Santiego, around 80 km from Los Andes. It exhibits many cultural programs of dance and music and also features café and art and craft shop which offers local artworks and souvenirs at middle-higher prices. The shows are charged.

Plaza De Armas:

Located in Santiago, Plaza De Armas holds national cathedral and large post office as well as meeting and recreation centre, food corners, traditional shops and food stores. It is the main plaza of Santiago.

Other places of interest near Los Andes include:

• Vina San Esteban
• Rucantour
• Parque Arqueologico Paidahuen
• Santuario Teresa de Los Andes
• Santiago Centro
• La Chascona
• La Moneda Palace
• Parque Forestal
• Cerro Santa Lucia
• Centro Cultural Matucana 100
• Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral

Best time to visit Los Andes:

Throughout the year is best, especially the months of summer season will be ideal for outdoor activities.

Accommodation options in Los Andes:

Los Andes is home to all the types of accommodation centres with the latest facilities and services including gift shop, doctor on call and spa. In the below list, first 7 hotels are located in Los Andes and remaining hotels in Santiago (about 80 km from Los Andes).

• Termas El Corazon
• Plaza Hotel
• Hotel Los Andes
• Inca Hoteles Los Andes
• Reggio Hotel & Golf
• Hostal Los Juncos
• Hosteria Hucahe
• Hostal Caracol Santiago
• Casa Bonita Bed & Breakfast
• Hostal Rio Amazonas Plaza Italia
• La Calma de Rita
• Mito Casa Hotel
• Casa Newen Bed and Breakfast
• Vilafranca Petit Hotel
• L’Ambassade Petit Hotel Santiago

Tourist Places to Visit in Las Condes, Chile, America

Las Condes is a commune situated in the province of Santiago in Chile belonging to Santiago Metropolitan Region at 33°24.7′ S 70°33′ W, around 15 km northeast of the downtown Santiago. It spans over an area of 99.4 sq. km.

Las Condes serves as the headquarters of LAN Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, and PAL Airlines. Apoquindo Avenue is the locale of Las Condes holding most of the commercial activities of Santiago. The majority of houses in Las Condes belong to upper-mid and high income families.

The major landmarks in Las Condes are:

• Las Condes Town Hall
• San Vicente de Ferrer Church
• Head office of LATAM Airlines Group

How to reach Las Condes?

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport serves Las Condes along with other Santiago’s areas with connection to most of the major North American, European and South American cities including Buenos Aires, Panama City, Mexico City, Madrid and Atlanta.

CAMBIA is located around 35 km away from the midpoint of Las Condes. There are taxis generally available at the airport or tourists can hire a car for comfort journey.

Buses are frequent and other options include taxi, car, bike and bicycles. Advance booking is offered.

Food and Shopping in Las Condes:

Las Condes is one of the main suburbs as well as commercial centres of Santiago housing many shopping centres and restaurants. Also tourists can reach Santiago downtown which is around 15 km away from Las Condes.

List of major food corners in and around Las Condes are:

• The Black Rock Pub
• Epicureo Providencia
• Fuente Mardoqueo
• Ristorante Da Carla

Shopping malls are plenty; here is the list of best in and around Las Condes:

• Mall Florida Center
• Mall Parque Arauco
• Mall Plaza Oeste
• Mall Plaza Vespucio

Things to do in Las Condes:

• Hiking
• Shopping
• Sightseeing

Tourist Attractions in Las Condes:

Las Condes Town Hall:

Las Condes Town Hall is the major landmark as well as a tourist attraction of Los Condes. It is especially noted for its unique construction and design. Bring camera to capture some classy pictures of the striking town hall.

San Vicente de Ferrer Church:

San Vicente de Ferrer Church is situated in Apoquindo which is a main thoroughfare of Santiago holding numerous huge buildings and recreational centres with its clean and pleasant environment.

Apoquindo Waterfall:

Apoquindo Waterfall is situated in the eastern part of Santiago in the vicinity of Apoquindo suburb. Tourists are needed to hike to reach Apoquindo Waterfall.

Other places of interest near Las Condes include:

• Museum of Memory and Human Rights
• Casablanca Valley
• Barrio Lastarria
• Museo Interactivo Mirador
• Patio Bellavista
• Parque Bicentenario
• San Cristobal Hill
• Parque Araucano en las Condes
• Municipal Theater
• La Chascona
• Termas de Chillan
• Metropolitan Cathedral
• Bellavista
• Cerro Santa Lucia
• Parque Forestal

Best time to visit Las Condes:

Between December to February (summer season) is the best time to trip Las Condes, January is very special while many famous festivals take place.

Accommodation options in Las Condes:

Las Condes is home to around 5 star rated hotels and many service apartments. Luxury hotels charge around 200USD per night per person and the major hotels in and around Las Condes are as follows:

• Atton Las Condes
• BEST WESTERN PREMIER Marina Las Condes
• Diego de Almagro Apart Hotel
• Monarca Hoteles Las Condes
• Apart Hotel Inter Suites Las Condes
• Los Rosales Apart Hotel Las Condes
• Hostal Casa Club La Reina
• Santa Lucia La Reina
• Plaza El Bosque Ebro
• The Ritz-Carlton Santiago
• Grand Hyatt Santiago
• The Aubrey Boutique Hotel
• Lastarria Boutique Hotel
• Radisson Plaza Santiago Hotel
• Meridiano Sur Petit Hotel
• Santiago Marriott Hotel