Southern Patagonia This desolate area of spectral beauty at the bottom of the Americas is truly the "final frontier" of the New World. Picture yourself at the edge of the world — icy fjords, towering, snowcapped mountains "tumbling" into the sea, penguins, sea lions and whales darting in and out of the blue waters. Memorable bird-watching excursions take you to view black-faced ibis, white-tufted grebe and distinguished black-neck swans. Welcoming estancias provide for comfortable stays. From the granite spires and turquoise lakes of scenic and dramatic Torres del Paine National Park to remote coastal islands rife with elephant seal colonies, the austere beauty of Chile's southernmost province is awe inspiring.
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explora Patagonia
The Singular Patagonia
— Explore the most southern tip of the world with explora Patagonia
— Opened November 2011 in Puerto Bories, on the shores of the fjord "Last Hope"
explora Patagonia is located at the centre of the Torres del Paine National Park, the heart of Patagonia, and declared an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. On the shores of the Pehoe Lake, it has an exclusive view of the Paine Ridge and two of the three towers.
Outside Puerto Natales and near Torres del Paine National Park, The Singular Patagonia is located in the converted "Frigorifico Puerto Bories", a former postVictorian cold-storage plant built in 1915 and declared a national monument in 1996. The two restaurants, bar and museum are housed in the historic land, exhibiting the factory’s original machinery — much of which is British made. Nowhere else in Patagonia will you understand in quite the same way the region's development and the impact that pioneers from all over the world had.
At explora, more than 40 explorations are on offer: on foot or on horse, half-day or full-day, and at all difficulty levels. The explorations are carried out in groups of no more than eight people. With a belief in a healthy exposure to nature and to other travellers, explora do not offer private expeditions. explora guests are sociable people with stories to tell and adventures to share; the people you meet during the journey are as important as the destination itself. Between adventures, explora Patagonia, a luxurious retreat in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, provides relaxation and comfort. The goal is to disconnect with daily life and have nothing to worry about. All services are included for your peace of mind.
The luxury hotel has 57 spacious guestrooms with fjord views, a spa and a range of over 20 excursions by land or sailing through the fjords with its privately owned boats, for an unforgettable experience in the depths of the authentic Chilean Patagonia. Choose either bed and breakfast, half-board or full-board including all meals, beverages and excursions. When staying three nights or more transfers to and from Punta Arenas or El Calafate are included on a complimentary basis at any time of day.
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