Puerto Natales is seductive. Located at the southern tip of Pacific Patagonia in the Magallanes Region, it offers an integrated experience that has been gradually positioning itself as part of a destination that goes far beyond being an arrival point to go to Torres del Paine.
Who is Puerto Natales perfect for? For those who are looking for peace and quiet, in an environment that has a city with a tourist identity. In practical terms, this means that when you walk through its streets, it is clean; there are tour operator offices, travel agencies, handicrafts, souvenirs, good hotels and lodgings; Patagonian cuisine restaurants specialising in meat, seafood (yes, because the sea embraces the city and is part of the history of its ancestral influence), and Italian as well.
The beers, the distillates made with the pure water of the area and with seasonal fruits, are another attraction for those who like good quality beverages with identity value, and that you can enjoy in the bars, pubs and also in some cases, are available for purchase in supermarkets and local emporiums.
A short distance from the urban radius, you can visit natural places to be in contact with nature, with good guides and different complexity, which allows you to live this experience alone, accompanied, being a novice or an expert in this activity.
I wanted to tell you first the general context about what you find in Puerto Natales, to highlight now, what I think is relevant and exemplary of this destination.
First of all. Tourism entrepreneurs are clear that they must work together to promote and position the destination as a whole. This is evident in the fam press and fam trips organised by the Última Esperanza Chamber of Tourism. In each place there is a detail, and the story of their tourism proposal is heard in the speeches of the hosts. Tourism is in their blood.
Secondly. The community of Puerto Natales is proud of Puerto Natales. Whether they were born in the place or they chose the destination to live, without exception they speak well of it. It is synonymous with a good quality of life, and a collective pride in the roots that give it life.
Thirdly. In every tourist destination, you meet travellers of the soul. That is to say, those people who love to travel, who have already travelled all over the world, and who have a broad knowledge and a broad outlook because they have lived as tourists in different parts of the world and can therefore sit down with you and share a good service that gives a cosmopolitan touch to the destination. But in a unique oasis at the southern end of the world.
Fourth. The pristine nature of Patagonia makes Puerto Natales a perfect place to live experiences of spiritual tourism, wellness and transformation. There are options of this kind all year round.
Fifth. They are working to position the destination as a year-round travel option. And they organise attractive activities that I recommend you consider to go and live unique experiences. Sabores Natalinos in April, and the Chapuzón de Los Fiordos in September are two examples of the creativity they display and that make me tell you that Puerto Natales is an excellent bet for you to live and enjoy.
You can find out more about the destination's offer at www.destinonatales.com
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