Puerto Natales Geography
Region de Magallanes,Chilean Patagonia
Puerto Natales is located along the coast of the Última Esperanza Sound. In the northern part, the view goes to Cerro Benitez; the highest part is in the formation of Cerro Benitez with the Manuel Señoret mountain range.
The city of Puerto Natales is part of the biggest municipality of Natales, one of the 11 municipalities of the Magellan Region. The Última Esperanza province (56,554 square kilometers) is divided in only two municipalities. The result is a fairly large area, but with a low population density in the Natales municipality. The municipality has an area of 48,974.2 km2 (18,909 square miles) which makes it one of the largest municipalities in Chile, larger than seven of the country’s regions.
The geographic coordinates are: latitude, 51º 43’ 60S; longitude, 72º 31’ 0W; altitude: 3 m (10 feet).
How Much Do We Love This Place?
The Good
- Spectacular views
- A lot of hotels to choose from
- Cheaper to stay than Torres del Paine
- Great restaurant variety
The Bad
- Cold during winter
- Some restaurants and hotels close during low season
Somewhere Special To Stay
| HOTEL | FROM | iCATEGORY |
|---|---|---|
| Remota | 1448 USD |  |
| Altiplanico | 220 USD |  |
| Indigo | 287 USD | |
| Costa Australis | 124 USD |  |
