The Torres del Paine National Park was established in 1978 in the Patagonia region of Chile. This park is one of the most beautiful in South America, and is very popular with trekkers, wildlife enthusiasts and honeymooners. The Torres del Paine National Park has good forest lodges and hotels to cater to tourists, in addition to open camping spots.
Terrain
The Massif Paine is a granite hill inside the Park that is thought to be more than 12 million years old. The Paine Grande rises to 3050 meters above sea level, and is one of the tallest in the region.
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The Torres del Paine National Park is watered by rivers like Grey, Dickson and Pingo. The rivers originate from the glaciers that are found to the south of the Torres del Paine National Park.
Flora and Fauna
The main flora of the Torres del Paine National Park include shrubs like lenga and calafate.
Wildlife lovers will be delighted with the variety of birds and animals at the park. They include camelids, ostrich, mountain lions and culpeo fox. The condor, the legendary bird of the South American skies, also finds shelter here.
Other Attractions
You can go a trek through the forest trails that wind through the Torres del Paine National Park. The mountains also offer adventure lovers the chance to try their skills at kayaking, climbing, rafting etc.
Travour.com offers online bookings for the Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
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