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Embark on an epic adventure in Torres del Paine Central Sector. Do you dream of conquering Patagonia’s most iconic hiking trail? If the answer is yes, you have come to the perfect place. Join us in the Central Sector and start your adventure. From planning your route, choosing ideal accommodations and finding those secret corners where you can recharge your batteries with a good cup of coffee or a draft beer to toast your experience, we will tell you everything you need to know to have an unforgettable experience, discover the available trails and choose accommodations to suit your needs. We will also reveal the must-see attractions in this natural gem of a park. Join us on this trip and start planning your unforgettable adventure in Torres del Paine’s Central Sector!
What is the most famous trail in Patagonia?
Central is located at the head of one of Torres del Paine National Park’s most famous trails, leading to Las Torres Base Lookout, the landmark for which the national park where colossal granite columns stand tall in Patagonia is named.
Each year, the trail to Las Torres Base attracts hundreds of visitors seeking to reach the viewpoint at the top of the moraine. If you want to make the whole journey from the best location so you can get started when you want, you can stay at our mountain hostel, campsites or Hotel Las Torres.
What makes Patagonia so special?
The Central Sector offers a privileged view of everything that makes Patagonia unique. You can watch horses grazing in different parts of the landscape, marvel at the sunsets that color the imposing mountains surrounding the iconic granite towers and discover diverse fauna scattered in every corner. If you pay attention, it is possible to spot guanacos roaming the steppe, foxes moving stealthily through the vegetation, condors soaring majestically overhead, and, with any luck, the region’s top predator, the elusive puma.
What trails are in the Central Sector?
Central is a main starting point for several national park excursions. In addition to lodging, the sector is home to our Welcome Center, an ideal place for those arriving from the regional station by bus or on their own by car.
You will start your adventure in the Central Sector with hundreds of visitors heading to different points. Some are doing the O Circuit and heading east to the Serón sector. Others will head east to Las Torres Base, the W Circuit or another special circuit.
If you are staying at Hotel Las Torres, you can also schedule one of our horseback rides to tour the park as one of our Patagonian cowboys (baqueanos).
Where to stay in the Central Sector?
Your adventure in Torres del Paine’s Central Sector deserves the best rest. Here are all our accommodation options so you can find exactly what you need, no matter what your priority, and make your trip to Torres del Paine just as you imagined.
Hotel Las Torres is in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. Our 74 rooms, recently remodeled under a Contemporary Patagonia concept, are designed to focus your experience on the spectacular park views and be a refuge after long adventures.
You can also enjoy our signature cuisine at Coirón Restaurant, experience Patagonian life with our horses grazing in the meadows, meet our Patagonian cowboys in the stables, sip signature cocktails at our Pionero Bar or enjoy a relaxing spa day.
The Central Mountain Hostel gives you the backpacker experience. You will share a six-person room with other travelers and have access to all the services you require. There are also several recreational spaces.
Our Premium Camping option allows you to spend the nights in a mountaineering tent, with all the comforts of a modern tent, a mattress for a relaxing sleep and special fabric to insulate you from humidity and shelter you from the Patagonian cold at night.
Visit our Central Bar and café
The Central Sector has a characteristic, unique atmosphere. Travelers can share a table with people they just met to exchange anecdotes and tips. In the afternoons and evenings, you can enjoy unique flavors from the cocktail menu at our Central Bar.
The cocktail offering features herbal and fruit flavors, like notro (Embothrium coccineum), chaura (Gaultheria mucronata), Chilean firebush (Embothrium coccineum) and Calafate berries (Berberis microphylla), bringing Patagonian flavors to drinks only tasted in this part of the world.
Central Sector Attractions
The Central Sector offers a variety of landscapes to walk through without going too far. There are several places to spend time with others, like our Welcome Center, which features a souvenir store, cafeteria and a food truck for takeaway orders at the end of a great day.
