
Puerto Natales is the gateway city to Torres del Paine National Park. This peaceful coastal town has grown in popularity among international travelers looking for stunning and unforgettable adventures while enjoying the eclectic, laid-back local lifestyle, diverse history, and unique culture of Southern Patagonia.
We have gathered our best travel tips on the best places to eat, stay, and explore in Puerto Natales in 2025. We want to help you enhance your experience during your stay in our beloved and colorful coastal town. Discover even more travel tips in the Puerto Natales Travel Guide on KAYAK!
Enjoy this 2025 Puerto Natales Tourist Guide.
To travel to the end of the world, you need to plan your arrival in Chile’s capital, Santiago, at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). From there, guests can take a 3-hour flight to Punta Arenas to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ), followed by a public bus or private transfer to Puerto Natales. Crossing the pampas under the vast skies of Patagonia, this relaxing 3-hour transfer offers travelers a wonderful opportunity to spot flocks of iconic Patagonian sheep, Chilean flamingos, and rheas, among other incredible bird and animal species along the way.
Guests can also fly directly to Puerto Natales from Santiago to Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) on a 3-hour flight. A taxi can be taken from the small airport to the city center, where most of the hotels and accommodations in Natales are located, just 10 minutes away.
Be sure to choose a window seat if you choose this route! On a clear day in Patagonia, you’ll see the intense beauty of the “eighth wonder of the world” right beneath you… vast fields of glacial ice, enormous granite peaks, and an incredible mix of valleys and rivers.
If traveling within South America, you can reach Santiago on a 3.5-hour flight from São Paulo Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), or a 2-hour flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE). The Calafate, Argentina route is a very popular option for many travelers, as it offers a convenient connection to Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE). From Calafate, regular bus departures directly to Puerto Natales are available, or private transfers are also offered.
Check flight schedules for the following Chilean airlines:
TRAVEL TIP: Skip the flight and take it slow! Ask a travel specialist about the Patagonia Fjords route, which takes 4 days and 3 nights along Chile’s fascinating coast from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales.
After traveling here, the first thing many people do is head out to try the local food. Fresh seafood, delicate roast lamb, delicious pizzas and burgers, craft beers and fine wines, amazing cakes and desserts. So what are our top local dining choices?
TRAVEL TIP: A standard 10% tip is automatically included in restaurant bills, so there’s no need to worry about tips (unless you want to give a little extra, which is ok too!).
Whether you’re in the planning stages of your trip and haven’t chosen your accommodation yet or have just arrived and need a place to rest, we provide a dynamic list of some of the best hotels and accommodations in the city!
TRAVEL TIP: Be sure to book your accommodation in advance, as many hotels fill up quickly during peak season. And as a great alternative, check out some of the wonderful hidden gems on Airbnb in the city!
With so many active travel experiences at your fingertips in Puerto Natales, and perhaps limited travel time, many of our guests ask the golden question: What can you do in Puerto Natales? In addition to visiting Torres del Paine National Park and its surroundings, here are our top local activities!
TRAVEL TIP: Regardless of the activity you decide to do, always be prepared for Patagonia’s changing weather. Be sure to carry a waterproof jacket and windbreaker at all times!
With so many amazing things to do in this unique place, you’ll surely leave with some of the best experiences and unforgettable memories!
For more information about the destination, travel tips, and planning in Puerto Natales and its surroundings, make sure to contact one of our travel specialists at [email protected] or discover more tips presented in the KAYAK Puerto Natales Travel Guide.