Torres del Paine National Park is located in Torres del Paine County, which is situated in the extreme north of the Region of Magallanes and the Chilean Antarctic, 400 kilometers from the Regional Capital, Punta Arenas.

The park is part of the National System of State Protected Wild Areas (SNASPE) administrated by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF) that incorporates more than 50% of the regional area. Other highlights include the National Parks of Cape Horn, Alberto de Agostini in Tierra del Fuego, Pali Aike and Bernardo O´Higgins, also in the province of Ultimate Hope.

Torres del Paine National Park was created in 1959 and was declared an international Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. Consisting of a territory of 242,232 hectares, it is known worldwide for its marvelous natural life and as a unique location for climbers, scientists and all types of tourists, especially those interested in hiking.

Furthermore, the park has unique habitats, rich in endemic flora and fauna, which have a slow growth adapted to the extreme climate factors present in this area of the world. The species in this region are sensitive to the negative impact created by human activities. These have emerged with the growth of visitors. In 1990, twenty thousand people visited the park whereas in 2007 one-hundred-and twenty thousand visited. It is fundamental to collaborate with everyone for the protection and maintenance of this resource for future generations.

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