Video: Blue Towers Torres del Paine: Biosphere Reserve in Chile
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Discoverer Chilean National Park Torres del Paine The famous Scottish writer Lady Florence Dixie is considered to be one of the first travelers to visit this amazing nature reserve. Snow-capped mountain peaks, rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and lakes - such a natural diversity did not leave her indifferent, under the impression of the trip she wrote the book "Through Patagonia" in 1880. Much has changed since then: Torres del Paine acquired the status of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, tourists from all over the world come here, but the enchanting beauty of the mountain landscapes still remains an unsolved mystery.
The name Torres del Paine is translated from the language of the Araucanian Indians as “Blue Towers” for a reason: the park's trademark is three stone spiers soaring into the sky. Florence called them Cleopatra's needles because they reminded her of the ancient Egyptian obelisks removed from Egypt in the 19th century and installed in Paris, London and New York.
Chilean National Park is a favorite place for travelers, because there are not only clearly marked mountain trails, but also small houses in which tourists can spend the night. The park has not only scenic walking paths, but also well-equipped routes for avid climbers. In addition, extreme sports enthusiasts in Torres del Paine can go rafting and kayaking. Particular attention is paid to environmental protection in the reserve: camping is allowed only in clearly designated areas, making fires is strictly prohibited. Hunting was prohibited in the park more than 50 years ago, so you can meet a large number of animals here. The most common are guanacos, cougars, foxes, as well as Chilean deer, which are under threat of complete extermination. A Chilean deer, comparable in size to a hare, is depicted on the country's coat of arms.
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