The First Timers Guide To Patagonia - Navimag Ferries

Th e 1st Tim er 's Gu ide To
Pa t a g o n i a
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Countless hidden fjords and channels,

some of the southernmost virgin forests
known to man, overwhelming landscapes,
breathtaking wildlife sightseeing.
All of these, and more, make the most impressive

landscapes in Chile and, perhaps, the world, in
words of our beloved Captain Christie.
So much to do and see in Patagonia! How to get
the utmost first experience? Where and how to
begin?
How to get there quick enough?
Navimag Ferries presents | The 1st Timer's Guide to Patagonia
All of these, and more, make the most

impressive landscapes in Chile and,
perhaps, the world,
checklist 06
destinations 09
attractions 14
Prepare to be amazed!
At Navimag Ferries Patagonia, we know you want to live a unique voyage in your
first time in Patagonia. That?s why our itineraries have been designed for you to
visit or give you access to some of the ?can?t-miss?destinations and attractions
while you sail the icy waters of the Southern Cone?s remotest region.
This Guide provides the key locations you?ll get to experience once you hop on one
of our ferries.
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Climate
- Keep track of the climate. It can go from rainy and cold to warm and sunny in no
time in the summer. It can get quite cold in the afternoons and night times, too.
Clothing
- On board or off our ferries, we want you to be as comfortable as possible. We
recommend you take outdoor sporting clothes of good quality. The ferry in
particular has pleasant temperatures but you must keep in mind that summer
nights and even in the daytime it can get cold. We recommend you wear
sweaters or fleece jackets all the time, parkas, pants, hats, gloves and trekking
shoes or boots depending on the weather.
Want another tip? Bring two pairs of shoes, along with sunglasses and sunscreen. And
don?t forget your winter ear covers to protect them from the icy winds.
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Bring two pairs of shoes, along with

sunglasses and sunscreen. And don't
forget your winter ear covers!
In Torres del Paine, it rains throughout the year

with an average annual rainfall of 400 mm.
- Puerto Montt hosts a maritime climate, - The climate on the Chiloé islands is
with mild temperatures and little variation temperate and rainy, the average
in temperature throughout the day and temperature being about 11°C. The annual
between the seasons, accompanied by near rainfall amounts to 2,500 mm on the
constant abundant rainfall. In winter, eastern side and 4,000 mm on the western
minimum temperatures range between 7° side of the main Island, in the high areas of
and 12°C, but can well fall below 5°C, with the Piuchén cordillera. Snow is not a
a maximum of 14° to 16°. In the Summer, common occurrence, but rain is common all
minimum temperatures are at about 10°C year around.
and maximum temperatures are 18° to - Closer to the Northern and Southern Ice
23°C. Fields, the climate is icy due to their
- In Carretera Austral during the summer, elevation. It is cold and humid, with plenty
from Chaitén to Mañihuales the proximity of rain and strong winds.
of the highway to the sea means that - In Torres del Paine, it rains throughout the
chance of rainfall is high (over 3,500 year with an average annual rainfall of 400
millimeters per year), with average mm. The region has a short summer with a
temperatures that never drop below zero maximum temperature of 16°C (in January).
degrees throughout the year. From The minimum temperature in winter has
Coyhaique to Cochrane, the climate can be reached -2.5°C, with July being the coldest
wet and cold. month of the year.
d e st i n o s
Live the urban life of Puerto Montt City
It?s the ?entry door?to Patagonia and one Its picturesque surroundings include a
of the most important ports in Chile. It?s beautiful bay area, lakes, rugged
the capital of Llanquihue Province in coastlines, islands, volcanoes, and forests.
Chile?s Los Lagos region.
Almost 27% of the region?s population
Located at the head of the Seno de live in this city, which is home to over
Reloncaví (Reloncaví Sound), Puerto 200,000 inhabitants.
Montt is renowned for an interesting
architecture shaped by harsh climatic
conditions.
How to get to Puerto Montt
By sea By lan d By air

You can get to Puerto Montt You can access the city via By air, you arrive at Puerto
from Patagonia, or to be more Route 5 (Panamerican Montt?s ?El Tepual?Airport.
precise, from Puerto Natales Highway), which connects There are several daily flights
and Puerto Chacabuco by Chile from Arica in the north. from Santiago chartered by
travelling on Navimag ferries. You can either arrive by car Latam Airlines and Sky
You can also make the trip to (private or rental) or by taking Airlines. Flights take
those same cities from Puerto a bus with any one of a approximately two hours. The
Montt. number of companies such as: airport is just 16 km from the
Tour-Bus, Cruz del Sur, Cóndor city center.
Bus, Buses Jac and Pullman
Bus.
The fishing harbor of Angelmó is now full of

tourist attractions, a must see for any traveller.
Wh at t o do in Pu er t o M on t t
In the city
- There's nothing like taking a stroll to the city?s Cathedral, notable for its architectural
design which evokes comparison with the colossal Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The
heritage of the German colonization in the area has an obvious influence in its
architecture. Built entirely from alerce wood (a cousin of the American redwood) in
1856, it?s the oldest building in Puerto Montt.
- Eat away at the fishing harbor of Angelmó, located just two kilometers from Puerto
Montt?s Plaza de Armas main square. First built in the late 19th century, it is now full of
tourist attractions, a must see in the itinerary of any traveller.
A tip from the locals: Inside the cathedral you will find the original act of foundation of the
city along with the foundation stone, which gives a special historical significance to this
stronghold of faith.·
Stand exactly on the spot where continental

Chile goes underwater.
Ar ou n d Pu er t o M on t t
- Adventure into the nearby lakes Llanquihue and Todos los Santos, two of area?s
largest natural attractions. These lakes are ide al for , shore fishing and trolling, and
also for , windsurfing, kayaking, and stand up paddle
- Cross over to Tenglo island in a fishing boat from Puerto Montt harbor and be on the
lookout of playful toninas (small dolphins with a black back and white belly) that
often follow the boats, making this ride unforgettable.
- Stand exactly on the place where continental Chile goes underwater into the Pacific
Ocean. The Reloncaví Sound is where the Chilean territory splits into thousands of
small islands and islets that make up an intricate maze of channels and fjords.
- If you?re looking for a great trekking experience and to see Patagonian redwoods
much closer, then plan a day visit to the Alerce Andino National Park.
A tip from the locals: It would be best to travel to the Tenglo Island in group given a few
reports of lone travellers getting lost or having their belongings stolen while visiting.
Discover the myths of Chiloé island
Lose yourself in the magic and legends The large island is by far the main
that emerge among the mist in the destination of tourists and travelers that
Archipelago of Chiloé, made up of the want to wander the ?place of the chelles?
Isla Grande de Chiloé island and (a black-hooded gull), which is how the
countless smaller islands and minor indigenous population calls the island.
islets. You may even get lucky and come across
Its 9,181 km² surface is a living scar of some of the amazing figures that make
the sinking of the Chilean coastal range, up Chiloe?s rich mythology.
which left a few peaks rising above the
surface of the ocean.
How to get to Chiloé
By sea By air By land

Take Route 5 (Panamerican
Towards Chiloé: Sail with Fly toPuerto Montt?s El Tepual Highway) to Puerto Montt,
Navimag Ferries from Puerto airport and then cross by ferry and then take a bus (via the
Chacabuco or Puerto Natales to Chiloé?s main city is Castro, city of Puerto Montt) to the
to Puerto Montt and from 173 kilometers from Puerto Large Island, crossing the
there drive or take a bus to Montt and 1,198 km from straits of Chacao on another
the island of Chiloé, crossing Santiago. ferry.
the Straits of Chacao on (Navimag only offers ferry
another ferry. transport on the
aforementioned routes and
does not provide a transport
service between Puerto Montt
and Chiloé).
As the "place of the chelles" (a black

hooded gull) is what the indigenous
population calls Chiloé island.
Corcovado is great for blue-whale watching.
Wh at t o do in Ch iloé - We recommend a visit to the Museum of

Modern Art of Chiloé, which was built to
exhibit contemporary art, in all of its
- Visit the beaches dotted around the
forms, and free of ideological or religious
island, where you can participate in a
criteria, in a dignified and independent
range of nautical sports. The best beaches
environment.
on the island are in Dalcahue.
- Enjoy the ?curanto al hoyo?experience, a
- Visit Ancud and Castro. Ancud is a city
kind of a pit barbecue,consisting of
well known for its colonial style
shellfish, chicken, sausage, smoked pork,
architecture, exemplified by its churches.
and potatoes in a variety of forms cooked
Meanwhile, the Plaza de Armas main
in fire set inside a hole in the ground.
square in Castro is an important point of
- Enjoy the ferry ride crossing the Ancud
interest in the city
and Corcovado gulfs. These masses of
- Visit the Regional Museum, where you can
water were once valleys in what is now
find a collection of traditional Chilote
the underwater section of continental
objects, including items made from wood
Chile. Corcovado in particular is a great
and steel as well as musical instruments.
location for blue-whale watching.
- The San Francisco church, declared a
World Heritage site by UNESCO, is another
must see in Castro. It was built between
1910 and 1912.
Meet the last Kawéskar at Puerto Edén
Puerto Edén is a port-town in the Gulf of Also, it is the only settlement in the 650 km
Penas (sorrows) on the western shore of stretch between Caleta Tortel (Región de
the Paso del Indio, on Wellington Island. Aysén) and Puerto Natales (Región de
Approximately 6,000 years ago, the island?s Magallanes) and can be reached only by
coasts were inhabited by native canoeing sea from Puerto Montt or from Puerto
peoples, the ancestors of the modern day Natales.
Kawéskar. In addition to its remote antiquity, Puerto
Today, the town is the residence of the last Edén remains true to its name by being
descendants of this ethnic group, who have located at the centre of the Bernardo
their own name for Puerto Edén: O?Higgins National Park, the largest in Latin
Jetarktétqal. America and a place of singular beauty.
Puerto Edén is a picturesque and charming small

town, where travellers can find the peace and
quiet that brought them to Patagonia.
How to get to Puerto Edén
By sea
With Navimag Ferries passing
through Puerto Edén during
its Puerto Montt-Puerto
Natales-Puerto Montt routes.
Departures from Puerto Montt
are on Fridays and from
Puerto Natales on Tuesdays
throughout the year.
Note from Navimag: Travelers
may disembark in Puerto Edén
if they wish it, but they will
have to wait one week to
embark on a Navimag ferry to
Puerto Montt or Puerto
Natales.
Sailing among the icebergs that have broken off

the San Rafael Glacier is an overwhelming
spectacle.
Wh at t o do in Pu er t o Edén
- By standing on one of the last outposts of civilization in the Southern Cone,

travellers may find the peace and quiet they were looking for when they
embarked towards Patagonia.
- Kawéskar handmade crafts and fishing activities are the primary sources of
income for the inhabitants of this remote paradise.
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Leave your mark in Punta Arenas, the last

outpost of civilization
The southernmost city in the world is located 3,090 kilometres south of Chile?s city
capital, Santiago, and 260 kilometres south of Puerto Natales.
It is also the largest city in Magallanes region. The thriving nature of this urban
outpost can be seen and felt in its streets, markets and squares.
How to get to Punta Arenas
By sea By air
Navimag Ferries sails from Via Carlos Ibañez Del Campo
Puerto Montt to Puerto Airport.
Natales and from Puerto
Natales to Puerto Montt.
Upon reaching Puerto Natales,
you can travel on by road to
Punta Arenas. Departures
from Puerto Montt are on
Fridays and from Puerto
Natales on Tuesdays
throughout the year.
(Navimag only provides
transport on the ferry routes
already mentioned but not a
service between Puerto
Natales and Punta Arenas).
The Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on

Magdalena Island is home to more than 100,000
Magellan penguins.
Wh at t o do in Pu n t a Ar en as
- The Bulnes Fort is located 56 km south of Punta Arenas on the shore of the
Strait of Magellan, a historical reconstruction of the fort where the Chilean
colonies in Patagonia first established in 1843.
- The Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on Magdalena Island is home to more
than 100,000 Magellan penguins. If the weather allows it, you may literally
?hang out?with them for an hour or so. Also, if you don't get too wrapped up
taking selfies with your new feathered friends, make sure to visit the historic
Isla Magdalena lighthouse.
- Another fascinating day trip from Punta Arenas is a visit to the Pali-Aike
National Park, which covers the Chilean part of the Pali Aike volcanic field.
Most its surface is covered with volcanic lava.
Cross into the magic of Torres del Paine from

Puerto Natales
This port city is located on the seafront on the eastern shore of the Señoret
Channel and opposite to the Patagonian Andes, and it?s the capital city of Última
Esperanza province. It is also the gateway to the Torres del Paine and Bernardo
O?Higgins National Parks.
How to get to Puerto Natales
With Navimag Ferries sailing from it?s a 247 km journey northwards Fly to the Punta Arenas airport
Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales from Punta Arenas to Puerto from where you can drive to Puerto
and vice versa. Departures from Natales along Route 9. Four regular Natales by car. Although Puerto
Puerto Montt are on Fridays and bus lines travel from Punta Arenas Natales does have a small airport
from Puerto Natales on Tuesdays to Puerto Natales. Another of its own, there are not that many
throughout the year. alternative is to cross over from flight options from Santiago,
Argentina. Puerto Montt, or Punta Arenas.
It is better to explore the town on foot.
Wh at t o do in Pu er t o Nat ales
- Visit the shops with traditional articles from
the area, as well as the city?s history museum.
- Have fun walking the streets of Puerto Natales - Amaze yourself with beautiful craftwork at the
and looking at its colourful houses. It is better Ether Aike craft village, which was opened in
to explore the town on foot to enjoy the May 2002. Located on Phillipi Street at the
scenery. The buildings are very picturesque. corner of Angamos, there you can find
The main square is a good place to go to rest handicrafts made by local craftspeople.
and relax, and there?s a beautiful church. We - Learn about the Patagonian flora and fauna at
recommend a long walk overlooking the the Salesiano Alberto de Agostini Museum
Señoret Channel and then head down to the (Padre Rossa Nº 1456), which belongs to the
waterfront. Salesian Congregation.
- A 5-km walk along the waterfront to the north - Travel back in time at the Cueva del Milodón
will take you to Puerto Bories, with its (Mylodon Cave), where the remains of a
perfectly preserved century old cold storage prehistoric giant sloth were found by a
plant and houses for workers. Take a journey German merchant in 1895. It is located 24 km
to the past, to the era of the "Sociedad from Puerto Natales.
Explotadora de Magallanes", owned by Don - Sail through the Patagonian fjords and
José Menendez. channels towards the glaciers in the Bernardo
- Walk the Avenida de Los Cuatro Pueblos O?Higgins National Park. In winter, you can go
(Avenue of the Four Peoples), where the to the Río Turbio ski slopes, or by boat to the
sidewalks have been decorated with images Balmaceda and Serrano mountain glaciers and
depicting the Indigenous Peoples of to the Seven Glaciers in the Mountain
Patagonia: Tehuelches (Aonikenk), Onas Channels.
(Selk?nam), Yaganes (Yamanas), and Kawéskar.
Step into Argentinean Patagonia through

El Calafate
This little town is located on the southern shore of

Lago Argentino, in Argentinian Patagonia, about 320
km north-west of Rio Gallegos, which is the capital
city of Argentina?s Santa Cruz province. It is the
gateway to Los Glaciares National Park, which
contains the Perito Moreno Glacier, Upsala Glacier,
and Mount Fitz Roy, on the eastern edge of the
Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
How to get to El Calafate
Navimag Ferries sail from Puerto Driving Route 40. Bear in mind it?s Fly to the Comandante Armando
Montt to Puerto Natales. Once you 2,787 km to the south of Buenos Tola International Airport. However,
reach Puerto Natales, you can Aires, the capital city of Argentina. you must check the availability of
continue the trip to El Calafate by flights regularly given the
land. Departures from Puerto changing weather.
Montt are on Fridays and from
Puerto Natales on Tuesdays all
year round. (Navimag only provides
transport on the ferry routes above
mentioned and does not provide
direct transportation service
between Puerto Natales and El
Calafate).
The Perito Moreno Glacier and the Walichu Caves

are a must-see.
Wh at t o do in El Calaf at e
- The nearby glaciers are the main attractions,

especially the Perito Moreno Glacier. If you?re
feeling adventurous, there is an opportunity to
hike on the actual glacier itself.
- If you?d rather enjoy just watching the glacier,
then take the boat trip through the Brazo Rico
on Lago Argentino lake, which will allow you a
privileged view of Perito Moreno.
- Don?t miss a visit to the Walichu Caves, an
important archaeological site, located 8 km
from El Calafate.
at t r ac t i o n s
Travel across Carretera Austral, the remotest

highway in the world
Travel along this remote highway built to connect the The 1,240 kilometer highway links Puerto Montt to
isolated region of Aysen to the rest of the country. the north with Villa O'Higgins at its southern end.
Running through Chilean Patagonia, the Carretera
Aysén, together with the mainland opposite Chiloé
Austral is the main overland transport route in Aysén
island have an area of 135,000 square kilometers, or
as well as Palena Province in Los Lagos region.
one-sixth of Chile?s continental territory.
In spite of the area?s great economic potential and its
geopolitical importance, its lack of accessibility left it
pretty much isolated from the rest of the country
until the Carretera Austral was completed.
How to get to Carretera Austral
Navimag Ferries sails from

By sea Puerto Montt to Puerto
Chacabuco and from Puerto
By lan d
Chacabuco to Puerto Montt, on
a voyage through beautiful
Patagonia scenery. Departures
with Navimag Ferries you can
If you are travelling along the
from Montt to Puerto
travel by sea on our Puerto road by car, make sure you fill
Chacabuco are on Wednesdays
Montt to Puerto Chacabuco and Saturdays throughout the
your gasoline tank whenever
ferry, or vice versa, on a year. (Navimag only provides possible as gas stations are
one-day trip through transport on the few and far between.The
Patagonia?s channels and aforementioned routes and highway begins some 1,116
islands, and from there, does not provide a transport kilometers south of Santiago
continue onto Carretera service between the ports and in Puerto Montt.
Austral. the Carretera Austral).
Take a boat trip to the "Marble Cathedral."

on the highway, located some 25 km south of
Wh at t o do in Car r et er a Puyuhuapi, on the banks of Ventisquero river.
Au st r al - Other beautiful attractions include the Rio
Simpson National Reserve; the Cerro El Fraile
Ski Area, with two lifts and five slopes; the
- The first stop is the Alerce Andino National
Cerro Castillo National Reserve, home to
Park, notable for its forest of huge ancient
protected ancient native forests; Lago General
alerces (cousin of the American redwood);
Carrera, the second largest lake in South
some of the trees are over 3,000 years old.
America; Tortel, a lovely seaside village with
- If you?re feeling more adventurous, the
colorful houses and wooden walkways; the
Hornopirén National Park is a must see: access
Tamango National Reserve, famous for its
is more difficult and the park has only the
population of huemules, an endangered native
most basic services, but it has beautiful hidden
deer, and Lake Cochrane.·
lagoons and excellent fishing.
- Go rafting on the rapids of the Futaleufú River
- From Caleta Gonzalo you can visit Parque
and trekking around Cerro Castillo (2,320 m)
Pumalín, some 58 kilometers north of Chaitén,
- Take a boat trip on Lake General Carrera to the
with camping zones, a cafeteria, hiking trails,
?Marble Cathedral,?where the water has
cabins, picnic areas, and a shop selling
carved an impressive series of marble caves.
handicrafts.
- Reward yourself with the beautiful scenery
- Puerto Cárdenas sits on the Austral Highway
around Villa O'Higgins once you complete the
between Chaitén and Coyhaique. This is one of
highway.
the best spots on the highway for fly fishing.
- Outstanding spots you?ll come across include
- Carrying on southwards, the road goes
Palena River, Espolón and Loncolao Lakes,
through Queulat National Park, known for the
Laguna San Rafael, Cerro Castillo, General
?Salto Padre García Hurtado?waterfall and for
Carrera Lake, the Baker River, and Caleta Tortel
its hanging Glacier seen from a lookout area
Cove.
Enjoy the peace of Laguna San Rafael
Sail across one of the largest proglacial lagoons in

Patagonia, formed by the retreat of the San Rafael
glacier, at the northern end of the Northern
Patagonian Ice Field.
It?s icy waters draw thousands of tourists every year,
with several boats departing daily from Puerto
Chacabuco and Puerto Montt towards the lagoon
where you can take in the natural beauty of the
glacier and see the ice break off it in great chunks.
How to get to Laguna San Rafael
By sea
Navimag Ferries sail from Puerto

Montt to Puerto Chacabuco, on a
voyage through spectacular
Patagonian scenery. From here you
can take a connecting boat to
Laguna San Rafael.
Sailing among the icebergs that have broken off

the San Rafael Glacier is an overwhelming
spectacle.
Wh at t o do in Lagu n a San
Raf ael
- The blue hued San Rafael Glacier is a giant
- Visit the San Rafael National Park. With a
mass of continental ice. Sailing among the
campground, places to eat, and fun excursions
icebergs that have broken off from the glacier
and tours, it has all the infrastructure and
is an extraordinary and overwhelming
services needed to have a great family outing.
spectacle.
Cruise by millennial ice at the Northern

Patagonian Ice Fields
Surround yourself with ice as far as the eye can see

that dates back 30,000 years and more. This area of
approximately 4,200 km² is entirely in Chile?s Aysén
Region. It is about 120 km long from north to south
and varies between 50 km and 70 km in width from
east to west.
How to get to the Northern Patagonian Ice Fields
By sea
Navimag Ferries sails from Puerto

Montt to Puerto Chacabuco where
you can continue to the Northern
Ice Field by local ships or
catamarans. Departures from
Puerto Montt to Puerto Chacabuco
are on Wednesdays and Saturdays
throughout the year. (Navimag
only provides transport on the
routes mentioned above and does
not provide a direct transport
service between the Puerto
Chacabuco and the Northern Ice
Field).
Surround yourself with ice as far as the eye can

see that dates back 30,000 years and more.
Wh at t o do in t h e Nor t h er n
Pat agon ian Ice Fields
- Visit Laguna San Rafael at the northern end of

the Northern Patagonian Ice Field, at the foot
of the San Rafael, glacier the Ice Field?s largest
glacier.
Fully grasp Patagonia at Torres del Paine
It is by far Chilean Patagonia?s most renowned ethnic group that arrived and lived in the region
landmark and one of the world?s best, according to more than 1,000 years ago. Its magical allure has
Stuff magazine. It is a destination that encompasses attracted voyagers from all over the world to take its
?a grand and glorious landscape?, to quote its first different trekking and cycling circuits to reach the
recorded tourist, Lady Florence Dixie from the United base of the peaks.
Kingdom, who in 1879 visited the area and published Also, they can enjoy a wide variety of spectacular
a book about the experience a year later, titled natural scenery: mountains, valleys, rivers (such as
?Across Patagonia." the Paine River), lakes (especially the turquoise lakes
The distinctive color of its three ?jagged?granite Grey, Pehoé, Nordenskjöld, and Sarmiento) and
peaks are the reason behind its name, ?paine?or blue glaciers (Grey, Pingo, Tyndall, and Geikie, all of which
in Tehuelche tongue, referred to by members of this are part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field).
How to get to Torres del Paine
By sea By air
Through Puerto Natales. Navimag Fly to Punta Arenas airport, then

Ferries sail from Puerto Montt to ride a car to Puerto Natales and
Puerto Natales and from Puerto then to Torres del Paine National
Natales to Puerto Montt. Park.
Departures from Puerto Montt are
on Fridays and from Puerto Natales
on Tuesdays throughout the year
(Navimag only provides transport
on the routes above mentioned
and does not provide a transport
service between Puerto Natales
and Torres del Paine).
Services, prices and schedules at the national

park vary depending if it's high or low season.
Wh at t o do in Tor r es del Pain e
- From camping to horseback riding, rock

climbing, trekking and hiking, there are plenty
of ways to enjoy the Torres del Paine
experience.
- Being this your first time, make sure to plan
ahead because services, prices and schedules
vary depending on whether you travel during
the high or low season.
- Also, always keep track of the climate and
check the National Park?s website because it
closes when the weather conditions get bad,
or there?s a forest fire (mostly during the
summer).
Get clueless at the Perito Moreno Glacier
Want to see something unusual? Much of its This thick mass of ice located in Lago Argentino
geography, flora and fauna of Patagonia can?t be department, in Santa Cruz province, and it descends
found anywhere else in the world. The best example through the Southern Patagonian Ice Field until it
is the Perito Moreno glacier, a ?river of ice that flows reaches the southern arm of Lago Argentino.
forward?on the Argentinean side. Scientists to this
day debate why considering that most glaciers in the
world retreat.
How to get to Perito Moreno Glacier
Navimag Ferries sails to Puerto Driving Route 40, from Buenos Fly to the Comandante Armando
Natales, from where you can travel Aires to El Calafate, and then to the Tola International Airport. However,
to the glacier by road via El outskirts of the glacier by a you must check the availability of
Calafate, crossing the Argentine combination of bus and boat. flights regularly given the
frontier. Make sure to check which changing weather.
international border pass is open
pending the weather conditions.
Departures from Puerto Montt are
on Fridays and from Puerto Natales
on Tuesdays all year round
(Navimag only provides transport
on the ferry routes above
mentioned and no direct
transportation service between
Puerto Natales and El Calafate).
Melt with the beauty of the Southern

Patagonian Ice Field
If you like ice, then this is the place for you. It is the And keep in mind that all glacier tours in Patagonia
largest expanse of continental ice in the world after are only possible in high season, weather permitting
Antarctica and Greenland. Also, it is the largest of course.
non-polar ice field in the world and the largest Given it?s impossible to cover all its 350 km in length
glacial mass accessible by land. It is right on the from north to south and 16,800 km² in surface area,
border between Argentina and Chile. we suggest you concentrate on the Pío XI and Amalia
glaciers.
To visit the glaciers fed by this magnificent ice field,
you can take our trip through the Patagonian fjords.
How to get to the Southern Ice Fields
By sea
Navimag Ferries sails by the Pio XI

or Amalia Glaciers on the trip from
Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales
and back. Departures from Puerto
Montt are on Fridays and from
Puerto Natales on Tuesdays all
year round (Southern Ice Field
visits are only possible in high
season, from October to March).
Given it?s impossible to cover all its 16,800 km²

in surface area, we suggest you concentrate on
the Pío XI and Amalia glaciers.
Wh at t o do in Sou t h er n
Pat agon ian Ice Field
- Visit the Pío XI Glacier, the largest in South

America, with a surface area of 1,265 km².
Unlike the rest of the glaciers in the Southern
Ice Field, this one has advanced a significant
distance in recent decades.
- If you?re in for more than ice, the Amalia
Glacier, in the Bernardo O'Higgins National
Park on the Chilean side, is home to penguins
and a variety of seabirds.

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Th e 1st Tim er 's Gu ide To

Countless hidden fjords and channels,

All of these, and more, make the most impressive

All of these, and more, make the most

Make sure to follow through this checklist before

Bring two pairs of shoes, along with

In Torres del Paine, it rains throughout the year

Live the urban life of Puerto Montt City

How to get to Puerto Montt

By sea By lan d By air

The fishing harbor of Angelmó is now full of

Stand exactly on the spot where continental

Discover the myths of Chiloé island

How to get to Chiloé

By sea By air By land

As the "place of the chelles" (a black

Corcovado is great for blue-whale watching.

Wh at t o do in Ch iloé - We recommend a visit to the Museum of

Meet the last Kawéskar at Puerto Edén

Puerto Edén is a picturesque and charming small

How to get to Puerto Edén

Sailing among the icebergs that have broken off

- By standing on one of the last outposts of civilization in the Southern Cone,

Leave your mark in Punta Arenas, the last

How to get to Punta Arenas

The Los Pingüinos Natural Monument on

Cross into the magic of Torres del Paine from

How to get to Puerto Natales

By sea By lan d By air

It is better to explore the town on foot.

Step into Argentinean Patagonia through

This little town is located on the southern shore of

How to get to El Calafate

By sea By lan d By air

The Perito Moreno Glacier and the Walichu Caves

- The nearby glaciers are the main attractions,

Travel across Carretera Austral, the remotest

How to get to Carretera Austral

Navimag Ferries sails from

Take a boat trip to the "Marble Cathedral."

Enjoy the peace of Laguna San Rafael

Sail across one of the largest proglacial lagoons in

How to get to Laguna San Rafael

Navimag Ferries sail from Puerto

Sailing among the icebergs that have broken off

Cruise by millennial ice at the Northern

Surround yourself with ice as far as the eye can see

How to get to the Northern Patagonian Ice Fields

Navimag Ferries sails from Puerto

Surround yourself with ice as far as the eye can

- Visit Laguna San Rafael at the northern end of

Fully grasp Patagonia at Torres del Paine

How to get to Torres del Paine

Through Puerto Natales. Navimag Fly to Punta Arenas airport, then

Services, prices and schedules at the national

Wh at t o do in Tor r es del Pain e

- From camping to horseback riding, rock

Get clueless at the Perito Moreno Glacier

How to get to Perito Moreno Glacier

By sea By lan d By air

Melt with the beauty of the Southern

How to get to the Southern Ice Fields

Navimag Ferries sails by the Pio XI