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Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia - Chile (HD)
Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile Tourism (HD)
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Torres del Paine National Park is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern Chilean Patagonia. The Cordillera del Paine is the centerpiece of the park. It lies in a transition area between the Magellanic subpolar forests and the Patagonian Steppes. The park is located 112 km (70 mi) north of Puerto Natales and 312 km (194 mi) north of Punta Arenas. The park borders Bernardo O'Higgins National Park to the west and the Los Glaciares National Park to the north in Argentine territory.
Torres del Paine National Park is part of the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Silvestres Protegidas del Estado de Chile (National System of Protected Forested Areas of Chile). In 2006, it measured approximately 242,242 hectares. It is one of the largest and most visited parks in Chile. The park averages around 150,000 visitors a year, of which 60% are foreign tourists,[4] who come from all over the world.
The park is one of the 11 protected areas of the Magallanes Region and Chilean Antarctica (together with four national parks, three national reserves, and three national monuments). Together, the protected forested areas comprise about 51% of the land of the region (6,728,744 hectares).
The Torres del Paine are the peaks of the mountain range, Cerro Paine. They extend 3,050 meters above sea level, and are joined by the Cuernos del Paine. The area also boasts valleys, rivers such as the Paine, lakes, and glaciers. The well-known lakes include Grey, Pehoé, Nordenskiöld, and Sarmiento. The glaciers, including Grey, Pingo and Tyndall, belong to the Southern Patagonia Ice Field.
Tourism Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia - Chile
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The national park has over 140,000 visitors per year.[2] It is a popular hiking destination in Chile. There are clearly marked paths and many refugios which provide shelter and basic services. Hikers can opt for a day trip to see the towers, walk the popular W route in about five days, or trek the full circle in 8 to 9 days. Make reservations for the night you will stay at each refugio. If you stay inside, dinner is served and there are hot showers. There is also breakfast and an optional picnic lunch. For a lesser fee one can rent a tent and sleeping bag and sleep on the grounds outside of the refugio, where cold showers are an option. The refugio locations are also appropriate for pitching one's own tent and cooking with one's campstove. Cooking with the campstove is not permitted except in refugio locations. Camping is only allowed at specified campsites and wood fires are prohibited throughout the park. Fantastico Sur and Vertice Patagonia are the two owners of the various refugios in the park. For less adventurous visitors, there is a luxury hotel at the entrance to the park.
Hikers are not allowed to stray from the paths in the national park. The visitor impact on the park has been scientifically measured.
A certified guide is required to access some parts of the park. These arrangements need to be made before entering the park.
Visiting the park is recommended between late December and late February, during the southern summer. Not only is the weather more hospitable, but daylight hours are very long given the extreme southern latitude. Outside of this time frame, the weather becomes too extreme for the majority of the public. During the southern winter, daylight dwindles to only a few hours a day.
The park has been elected as the 5th most beautiful place in the world by the National Geographic.
Cidades: Punta Arenas (Magalhães - Chile)
Passeio rápido pelo cidade de Punta Arenas, Província de Magalhães, Chile.
Punta Arenas é uma comuna e cidade portuária do Chile. Capital da Região de Magallanes y Antártica Chilena. Está localizada na Península de Brunswick e nas proximidades do Estreito de Magalhães, na Patagônia. Fundada há 170 anos, em 18 de dezembro de 1848, a 62 quilómetros a norte do antigo povoado de Forte Bulnes.
Antes da abertura do canal do Panamá em 1914 foi o principal porto na navegação entre os oceanos Pacífico e Atlântico, por sua localização geográfica.
Os habitantes de Punta Arenas têm raízes europeias, principalmente croatas, espanhóis, suíços, iugoslavos e galeses, além de alguns moradores de Chiloé que se mudaram para o sul de Punta Arenas.
A imigração croata até Punta Arenas foi um determinante do desenvolvimento da região de Magalhães e da cidade, em particular. Atualmente, essa influência pode ser visto nos nomes de muitas lojas e edifícios. De acordo com algumas referências a 50% da população de Punta Arenas são descendentes de croatas.
Sua economia é baseada principalmente em atividades portuárias e de serviços. É o ponto de partida para a maioria dos cruzeiros que tem como destino a Antártida.
Punta Arenas, Magallanes, Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antartica Region, Chile, South America
Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. The city was officially renamed Magallanes in 1927, but in 1938 it was changed back to Punta Arenas. It is the largest city south of the 46th parallel south. As of 1977 Punta Arenas has been one of only two free ports in Chile.
Located on the Brunswick Peninsula north of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas was originally established by the Chilean government in 1848 as a tiny penal colony to assert sovereignty over the Strait. During the remainder of the 1800s, Punta Arenas grew in size and importance due to the increasing maritime traffic and trade traveling to the west coasts of South and North America. This period of growth also resulted from the waves of immigrants attracted to the gold rush and sheep farming boom in the 1880s and early 1900s. The largest sheep company, controlling 10,000 acres in Chile and Argentina, was based in Punta Arenas, and its owners lived there. Chile used Punta Arenas as a base for its defense of its sovereignty in this southernmost part of South America. The Strait of Magellan was subsequently recognized as Chilean territory in the Boundary treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina. The geopolitical importance of Punta Arenas has remained high in the 20th and 21st centuries because of its logistic importance in accessing the Antarctic Peninsula. Located on the Brunswick Peninsula, Punta Arenas is among the largest cities in the entire Patagonian Region. In 2002, it had a population of 120,000. It is roughly 1418.4 km from the coast of Antarctica. The Magallanes region is considered part of Chilean Patagonia. Magallanes is Spanish for Magellan, and was named for Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain. While circumnavigating the earth for Spain, he passed close to the present site of Punta Arenas in 1520. Early English navigational documents referred to this site as Sandy Point. The city proper is located on the northeastern shore of Brunswick Peninsula. Except for the eastern shore, containing the settlements of Guairabo, Rio Amarillo and Punta San Juan, the peninsula is largely uninhabited. The municipality (commune) of Punta Arenas includes all of Brunswick Peninsula, as well as all islands west of the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego and north of Cockburn and Magdalena channels. By 2006 the economy of Punta Arenas and the region had diversified considerably, and the city is vibrant and modern. Chile's principal oil reserves, though small, are located here, along with some low-grade coal. A modern methanol plant is located a short distance from the city. Agricultural production, including sheep and cattle, continues to play a significant role Tourism has contributed to the city's popularity and steady growth. Some cruise ships to Antarctica depart from Punta Arenas's port, which also serves as a hub for many cruise lines that travel along the channels and fjords of the region. Fisheries and silviculture are also significant here. A regular ferry service connects Punta Arenas with the main island of Tierra del Fuego and a less frequent ferry runs to the Chilean town of Puerto Williams. A modern airport serves international connections and is often a stopping point for aircraft going to or coming from Antarctica. The city is served by Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport, which has flights operated by LAN Airlines, Aerovías DAP and Sky Airline; most flights are to other destinations within Chile, although Ushuaia (Argentina) and Mount Pleasant (Falkland Islands) are also served. Paved highways connect Punta Arenas with Argentina. Punta Arenas has an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfc). The seasonal temperature in Punta Arenas is greatly moderated by its proximity to the ocean, with average lows in July near −1 °C (30 °F) and highs in January of 14 °C (57 °F). This is not to say that it is known for stable constant temperatures, only small variability with season. Rainfall is most plentiful between April and May, and snow season goes all through Chilean winter (June until September). The average temperature does not descend below +1 °C (34 °F). Among Chileans the city is also known for its strong winds (up to 130 km/hour). Winds tend to be strongest during the summer; city officials have put up ropes between buildings in the downtown area to assist pedestrians with managing the strong downdrafts created in the area. Since 1986, Punta Arenas has been the first significantly populated city in the world to be affected directly by the thinning in the ozone layer. Its residents are considered to be exposed to potentially damaging levels of ultraviolet radiation. Since the Falklands War, when transport ties were severed between the Falkland Islands and Argentina, Punta Arenas has become a major outside link to the archipelago.
Punta Arenas, Chile
Recorded February 26, 2009.
Punta Arenas (literally in Spanish: Sandy Point) is the most prominent settlement on the Strait of Magellan and the capital of the Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile. Located on the Brunswick Peninsula, Punta Arenas is the southernmost city of its size in the world. Punta Arenas is the third largest city in the entire Patagonian Region. In 2002, it had a population of 120,000.
This video begins as we sail into the harbor on the Star Princess and drop anchor. The first thing we see are many dolphins swimming in the harbor. Next we drive along the main street in Punta Arenas viewing the many monuments along the way. Next there is a visit to the Patagonian Institute Museum which is followed by a visit to the cemetery which is landscaped with many beautiful cypress trees. The video concludes with a walk through the town square followed by a hilltop view of the city looking out toward the Strait of Magellan.
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CHILE [as part of South American Cruise]
A few years back, I was assigned to a ship sailing in South America. I still remember the embarkation days we had in Valparaiso and how I use to buy empanada in the mall.
Chile is a country of its own unique beauty and amazing landscape.. I didn’t have a chance to see Patagonia but I am more than happy to experience their culture, the people, and the weather. This is the country where I realized that the cold wind is worse than snow and the country where I first experienced ice skating. Great memories!
We sailed in;
Castro Isla, Chiloe-it’s a small village but very interesting with the church in a very bright yellow color and the floating houses near the river.
Coquimbo- I had so much fun with the pelicans, seals and the fresh seafood in the market.
Otway Sound in Punta Arenas- I saw the Magallanes penguins up close and personal.
Puerto Aysen- another small village but the view is absolutely fantastic.
Puerto Chacabuco- you go out by one of the lifeboats, walk around the neighborhood until you reach the hotel and that’s the whole town. Simple and yet charming.
Puerto Montt- there is a 2 giant statue of lovers, walk further and you’ll reach the mall. We do the shopping in this port.
Vina del Mar, Valparaiso- embarkation day! The busy day didn’t have much time to explore except one day when we went to Vina del Mar for sightseeing.
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Punta Arenas is a commune and the capital city of Chile's southernmost region, Magallanes and Antartica Chilena. The city was officially renamed Magallanes in 1927, but in 1938 it was changed back to Punta Arenas. It is the largest city south of the 46th parallel south. As of 1977 Punta Arenas has been one of only two free ports in Chile.[4]
Located on the Brunswick Peninsula north of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas was originally established by the Chilean government in 1848 as a tiny penal colony to assert sovereignty over the Strait. During the remainder of the 1800s, Punta Arenas grew in size and importance due to the increasing maritime traffic and trade traveling to the west coasts of South and North America. This period of growth also resulted from the waves of immigrants attracted to the gold rush and sheep farming boom in the 1880s and early 1900s. The largest sheep company, controlling 10,000 square kilometres in Chile and Argentina, was based in Punta Arenas, and its owners lived there.
Since its founding Chile has used Punta Arenas as a base to defend its sovereignty claims in the southernmost part of South America. This led, among other things, to the Strait of Magellan being recognized as Chilean territory in the Boundary treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina. The geopolitical importance of Punta Arenas has remained high in the 20th and 21st centuries because of its logistic importance in accessing the Antarctic Peninsula.Punta Arenas has a population of over 127,000 inhabitants (2012 Census). According to the 2002 census of the National Statistics Institute, the Punta Arenas commune has 119,496 inhabitants (60,616 men and 58,880 women). Of these, 116,005 (97.1%) lived in urban areas and 3,491 (2.9%) in rural areas. The population grew by 5.1% (5,830 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses. It further rose to 127,454 at the 2012 Census.[3]
The city was populated by many colonists from Spain and Croatia in the mid-nineteenth century and many of their descendants still live there. Other national ethnic groups represented are German, English, Italian, Swiss, and Irish.
Croatian immigration to Punta Arenas was a crucial development in the region of Magallanes and the city in particular. Currently, this influence is still reflected in the names of shops, streets and many buildings. According to some references, some 50% of the population of Punta Arenas are ethnic Croats.
Viajes por Chile: Tierra del Fuego - Chile es TUYO
Tierra del Fuego, territorio de grandes contrastes que van desde la inmensidad de las pampas fueguinas, los grandes lagos y bosques nativos subantárticos hasta la inmensidad de la cordillera de Darwin con sus milenarios e imponentes glaciares.
Un Territorio lleno de historia y narrativas que hoy en día aún pueden ser recorridas por el visitante durante su visita.
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Tourism Destination Fam Tour in Chilean Patagonia
The Chile Economic Development Agency (CORFO) in the Magallanes region of Patagonia, is conducting a global search for adventure tourism businesses, joint venture partners and developers who would be interested in attending an all-expense-paid April 2013 investment forum in Chilean Patagonia. The intent of the forum is to encourage the development of tourism businesses in the Tierra del Fuego area of Patagonia in the areas of lodging, marinas, boat tours, whale watching, cruise ships, hiking, sea kayaking, sailing, skiing and all other tourism activities. Tierra del Fuego also includes Cape Horn, Torres del Paine and the Darwin Mountains.
You can find more information about the opportunity at patagoniaopportunities.com or contact Ross Cloutier at rcloutier@tru.ca.
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Atractivos de Chile: Torres del Paine
Videos del Parque Nacional Torres del Paine. Glaciar Grey en Torres del Paine. Parques Nacionales. Patagonia, Chile