January 11, 2023

Torres del Paine
National Park

Torres del Paine is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. It is the most popular place to visit in Patagonia. Some of its most famous sites are the 3 granite towers from which the park takes its name and the horn-shaped peaks called Cuernos del Paine.

Entrance sign

Torres del Paine Hiking Trails

There are two famous hiking trails, the O trek, also known as the Circuit, and the W trek. You must have reservations to hike either of these trails. The W trek has a start and an end point, is about 50 miles long and can be completed in 3 – 5 days. You can hike the W trek in either direction. The O trek covers the same trail as the W trek but continues around the Cordillera del Paine for a total of 68 miles that can be completed in 6 – 9 days. You can only hike the Circuit in a counterclockwise direction. Maybe next time! Ha Ha!

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine
National Park