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Torres del Paine

Chile travel guide

What to see in Torres del Paine

Granite, glaciers and turquoise lakes: one of the most spectacular parks in the world.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from October to April
Photo: Karen Chan 16 · CC BY 2.0

Torres del Paine highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Base of the Towers

    The hike up to the three granite towers.

  2. Cuernos del Paine

    Peaks with Lake Pehoé in front.

  3. Grey Glacier

    By boat or on foot.

  4. W Trek

    The most famous multi-day trek.

  5. Guanacos and pumas

    Wildlife you often see in the park.

Day trips from Torres del Paine

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Torres del Paine

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Torres del Paine are from October to April. If you can, avoid from June to August (southern winter: lots of things closed).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun with strong warnings
  7. Jul with strong warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from May to September

    Southern winter: lots of things closed

    From May to September many places to stay, excursions and trails close (El Chaltén is almost empty).

    What to do: If you go in winter, focus on Ushuaia and El Calafate (Perito Moreno is open all year).

  • from May to September

    Southern winter in Patagonia

    From May to September it’s cold, the days are short and many trails and places to stay close in and around Torres del Paine.

    What to do: For Patagonia, October to April is better.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the picada (local eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Chile guide.

Frequently asked questions about Torres del Paine

What to see in Torres del Paine?

Base of the Towers, Cuernos del Paine, Grey Glacier, W Trek and Guanacos and pumas.

What to see in Torres del Paine in one day?

Don’t miss Base of the Towers, Cuernos del Paine, Grey Glacier, W Trek and Guanacos and pumas. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Torres del Paine?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Torres del Paine are from October to April. If you can, avoid from June to August (southern winter: lots of things closed).

What day trips can you take from Torres del Paine?

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.