Mirador del Obelisco

Exploration Path

We drive to the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, located in the northeastern side of the national park. Our hike begins near the old estancia buildings, gradually ascending the slopes of the Obelisco hill and Punta Hermandad. The trail takes us from the Patagonian steppe through patches of shrubland and lenga forests, in an increasingly scenic setting.

As we gain elevation, panoramic views open to the south: wetlands, rivers, and vast steppe plains framed by the Paine Massif, with the iconic three Towers standing out in the distance. To the north, the towering rock walls of the Obelisco hill dominate the landscape, showcasing dramatic sediment layers and condor roosting sites. After taking in this monumental scenery, we begin our descent and return to the lodge by van.

The gaucho and Patagonia are one, sharing temperance, silence, mystery and fascination.