Getting There
Take an international flight to Santiago, Chile (SCL) followed by a 4 hour flight from SCL to Punta Arenas (PUQ). Once in PUQ, an explora representative will meet guests and take them to explora's transfer van. The van ride is approximately 5 hrs. 2 ½ hrs (250 km/ 155 miles) on a paved road from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, where we stop for a quick snack, followed by 2 ½ hrs. (150 km/ 93 miles) on a dirt road from Puerto Natales to explora Patagonia,Salto Chico Hotel.

Climate
The park features microclimates, but the general climate in the region is maritime, with pleasant temperatures during the summer and winter. During the rainiest month, precipitation rarely exceeds more than 3.3 inches (85 millimeters). There is snowfall during the winter, but it is usually light to
medium, and seldom impedes excursions. Wind is an important factor, because it can blow as strong as 110 km per hour (70 mph), producing continually changing climactic conditions. It can
be raining and in a short while the wind will blow out the clouds, leaving the resplendent sun. Winds typically blow in from the west and are strongest during the end of spring and during summer. There is hardly any wind during the winter, save the occasional storm, and days are typically radiant and clear. The majority of snow is found at higher levels or the park, and lower levels and lake areas only see a few weeks of thin snow cover per year.

Altitude
Although Torres del Paine is home to peaks that reach a height of 3,000 meters (9,840 feet), the lower plains of the park are just 46 meters (150 feet) above sea level.

Best Time to Visit
Year round

Accomodations:
30 Rooms:· 4 Suites Exploradores, 39 m2 (396 sq.ft), with view of Macizo del Paine.
· 18 Cordillera Paine Rooms, 26 m2 (264 sq.ft), with view of Macizo del Paine.
· 6 Salto Chico Rooms, 26 m2 (264 sq.ft), with view of Salto Chico waterfall.
· 2 Río Paine Rooms, 19 m2 (193 sq.ft), with view of Salto Chico waterfall.Neither a matrimonial bed nor an additional bed is permitted in the Rio Paine rooms.
Parents may add an additional bed for a child 12 years of age or younger in the Cordillera Paine, Salto Chico and Suites Exploradores.

Services
· Dining room serving exceptional cuisine
· Bar
· Room service
· Shop with explora clothing and other sundries
· In-room telephone with international and national direct dial
· Game room equipped with videos and laser discs
· Satellite dish with communication access to Chile and the world
· Meeting room
· Library
· Laundry service
· Lockers: there is a locker for every room at the entrance of the hotel
· Internet availableCasa de Baños del Ona
· Heated indoor lap pool
· Sauna
· Exercise corner
· Massage service
· Outdoor Jacuzzis