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BERNARDO O'HIGGINS NATIONAL PARK

PARQUE NACIONAL BERNARDO O'HIGGINS
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You cannot miss one of the largest parks in the world, it has 49 glaciers of the Southern Ice Field that, without a doubt, are a sight to behold , they make up the third largest extension of continental ice on the planet, after the Antarctica and Greenland.

 

In addition, the park stands out for the culture and vestiges of the Kawésqar ethnic group, who, some 7 thousand years ago, in their canoes, traveled from the Gulf of Penas and the Brecknock peninsula, to the Strait of Magellan and southern archipelago of Land of Fire.

 

In the fauna that can be found is the huemul, one and two-haired sea lions.

Among the birds are the imperial cormorant, condor, eagle and cahuil gull.

 

In terms of flora, evergreen trees dominate, such as the Magallanes coigüe, the Guaitecas cypress and the cinnamon tree .

HOW TO GET

ACCESS TO THE PARK

  • It can only be accessed by sea from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales or Puerto Montt.

  • Cruises depart from the city of Puerto Montt that arrive in Puerto Natales on a journey that takes about 4 days.

  • From Puerto Natales, there are boats that allow you to navigate and visit the glaciers by day.

RATES

  • High season (October-April): National child (age equal to and less than 11 years) income released.

  • National adolescent (12 to 17 years old) $ 2,500.

  • National adult $ 5,000.

  • National elderly (over 60 years) income released.

  • National disabled child (age equal to and less than 11 years old) released income.

  • National disabled adolescent (12 to 17 years old) income released.

  • National adult disabled $ 2,500.

  • National elderly disabled person (over 60 years) income released.

  • Foreign child (age equal to and less than 11 years) income released.

  • Foreign adolescent (12 to 17 years old) $ 5,000.

  • Foreign adult and senior citizen (includes disabled) $ 10,000.

  • Low season (May-September) is closed to visitors.

SERVICES WITHIN THE PARK

  • The navigation to the glaciers includes disembarkation, in this area a 1 km path is enabled.

  • Kayak activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Within the park there is no infrastructure such as bathrooms, accommodation, restaurants or information center.

  • The weather can be unpredictable , so it is recommended to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for rain and cold.

HOW TO GET

Admiring nature and glacial grandeur, navigating the Ultima Esperanza fjord is an expedition that cannot be counted, you must live it.

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