Nestled into the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, around 315 kilometres (196 miles) from Punta Arenas airport, you’ll find the sleepy yet sophisticated EcoCamp Patagonia.
Comprised of a network of interconnected geodesic domes, this is a state-of-the-art camping site quite unlike any other. Set against a staggering backdrop of the snow-capped Andes, this site’s 25 luxury accommodations blend harmoniously into this natural world. That’s because they’re inspired by the ancient dwellings of Patagonia’s ancient visitors: the Kawésqar people. It’s believed that their nomadic way of life may have stretched as far back as 6,000 years. Not that guests will experience a similarly wild or rugged experience at this innovative site.
Every dome is designed with superior comfort in mind. Inside, you can snuggle down into a warm bed made extra cosy due to the soft fleece blankets and other cushy furnishings. Opt for a Superior or Suite Dome, and you’ll even benefit from a wood-burning stove - perfect for keeping you toasty in the cooler Patagonian evenings. And when you gently wake to the rustling wind or a symphony of birdsong - guests are often treated to the sounds of the Magellanic woodpecker, Austral parakeet or an Andean condor soaring from above - you won't believe the view from your window. The scenic sight of the park’s iconic granite peaks just never gets old.
But you don’t have to appreciate the views from afar.
Camp Patagonia provides a range of unforgettable guided excursions and activities. Whether it’s embarking on the iconic W Trek, an exhilarating hike around the park which reveals astonishing sights like the Grey Glacier and French Valley, or tracking Torres del Paine’s undisputed king, the elusive puma, the knowledgeable team here will ensure you experience some moments here that you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you spotted one of Patagonia’s majestic big cats; there are between 50 and 200 in this territory of 227,000 hectares here (the highest density of Pumas in the world) or finished the exhilarating 9-day Paine Circuit, share your experiences and encounters in one of the camp’s Community Domes. The conversation here is almost as good as the cocktails. Just don’t stay up too late chatting or staring up at the stars, though. There’s a whole new adventure on the horizon tomorrow.
