I was initially drawn to Patagonia by the Torres del Paine towers, a set of granite spires along “the W,” a trekking route in southern Chile. But if you’re going that far, obviously you ...

The accidental fire set by Smitak on February 17, 2005 destroyed about 5 percent of the park’s total area and cost Chile’s government 1.4 million US dollars to bring under control.

VirtualTourist announced that after more than five million worldwide votes, Turismo ... del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and granite towers, was ...