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Things to see in Puerto Natales (Chile): 7 places and when to go
Puerto Natales is a town in Chile, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (2), Wildlife (1). The best known are Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, Cerro Benítez and Sierra Dorotea. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Chile · -51.7183, -72.5117
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (1) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PUQ Punta Arenas, 182 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto Natales
The places in and around Puerto Natales, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cueva del Milodón Natural MonumentProtected area in Chile18 km
- Cerro BenítezMountain in Chile19 km
- Sierra DoroteaSummit21 km
- Eberhard FjordArticle about the Chilean fjord of Última Esperanza Sound16 km
- Frigorífico BoriesChilean National Monument3.2 km
- Last Hope DistilleryDistillery1.4 km
- ValdelénSki resort19 km
When to go to Puerto Natales
The best time to visit Puerto Natales is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time15:56
- FebBest time14:19
- MarBest time12:29
- AprBest time10:23
- MayPossible8:36
- JunPossible7:35
- JulPossible8:00
- AugPossible9:35
- SepPossible11:38
- OctBest time13:39
- NovBest time15:29
- DecBest time16:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 35. In January, 6 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto Natales
The nearest main airport is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ, Punta Arenas), 182 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Punta Arenas8 places193 km
- Ushuaia11 places444 km
- Puerto Williams7 places484 km
- Castro, Chile8 places1,033 km
- Ancud8 places1,101 km
- Puerto Montt8 places1,141 km
And all of Chile, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto Natales?
The best known: Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument, Cerro Benítez, Sierra Dorotea, Eberhard Fjord, Frigorífico Bories. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Natales?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in June, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Puerto Natales?
The nearest main airport is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), 182 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto Natales as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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