Natales

The landscape around Natales is a windswept Patagonian shore along Última Esperanza Sound, which has shaped both the town’s waterfront layout and its economy of sheep ranching, fishing and maritime transport. Officially known as Puerto Natales, it was founded in 1911 and grew as a service port for the large estancias of Chilean Patagonia. Today its streets combine working harbour activity with hotels, cafés and outfitters serving travellers headed into Torres del Paine National Park. The Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, associated with the discovery of remains of the extinct giant ground sloth, adds an important prehistoric dimension nearby. Discover how Natales connects with Patagonia by browsing webcams across Magallanes.

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