Other helpful websites: Ecocamp.travel and Visit-Chile
Getting there: LAN airline offers non-stop and direct flights from 29 North American cities, including daily flights from Miami, New York and Los Angeles . Your destination city for this trip is Punta Arenas, the closest major airport to Torres del Paine National Park.
More Tips: The best time to visit Patagonia is April or October. Avoid visiting in summer, when the park is overcrowded and it can be difficult to find lodging and a place to camp. Don’t forget to pack quality Gortex raingear, well-broken in hiking boots, a sun hat with a strap (so it doesn’t fly away in the strong winds) and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. The best souvenir to bring back from Chile is a handbag or poncho made of sheep wool, jewelry made of lapis lazuli, or a bottle of pisco, Patagonia’s national drink.
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Written by Carole Jacobs, travelgirl magazine fitness editor
