Chilean Patagonia

Chile's national park system is one of the most extensive and well-managed in the world and a testament to its unwavering commitment to preserving its remarkable natural heritage. Chile's protected areas provide refuge for diverse ecosystems and abundant biodiversity. Administered by the National Forest Corporation (CONAF), this system is dedicated to conserving and managing the nation's natural treasures, with a crown jewel being the famous Route of Parks of Patagonia.

Rising from the tempestuous waters of the Drake Passage to the glaciated peaks of the Southern Andes, Chilean Patagonia encompasses one of Earth's most spectacular and pristine wilderness regions. Stretching across Chile's southernmost territories, the region extends from the Bío Bío River in the north to Cape Horn in the south, creating a landscape of such dramatic beauty and ecological complexity that it has earned recognition as one of the planet's last great wilderness frontiers. From the labyrinthine fjords of the western archipelago to the towering granite spires of Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia presents an unmatched tapestry of natural wonders.

Resting amidst the rugged slopes on both flanks of the Andes Mountains in southern South America, the Andean Patagonian Forest, known as Bosque Andino Patagónico, serves as a testament to the remarkable beauty and ecological abundance present in this distinctive temperate woodland. Spanning areas in southern Chile and Argentina, it claims the title of the southernmost forest on our planet.