Cabo de Ornos National Park
Cape de Ornos, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile
Description:
Cabo de Ornos is a magnificent reserve located in the Antarctic part of Chile. It occupies several islands located near the border with Argentina. These are quite deserted regions where only one closed community lives. The territory of the park is included in the list of places protected by UNESCO. Tourists come here to see the majestic peaks of rocks covered with snow, and glaciers that have existed for hundreds of thousands of years. Islas Volyaston, part of the park, is a favorite place for climbers and photographers, it is here that people can truly experience the splendor of snowy mountains and valleys.
The total area of the park is about 84 square kilometers, on its territory there are many hotels and hotels in which tourists can stay at any time of the year. Also on several of the highest peaks are ski resorts. You can get to them as part of a tour group, or by hiring a local guide. The most popular way to get to the islands is to board a small boat, cruising twice a day from Punta Arenas to Islas Volyaston.