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Outdoors Central sector, Torres del Paine

Mirador Cuernos

An outdoor spot in Central sector, Torres del Paine, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Mirador Cuernos in Central sector, Torres del Paine
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Why go

Easy trail with views of Los Cuernos above Lake Nordenskjöld.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Torres del Paine, alongside 5 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Salto Grande, 2.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Central sector
Price
Free
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Torres del Paine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Salto Grande

    Powerful waterfall between Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé.

    Outdoors · 2.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Lago Pehoé catamaran

    Boat from Pudeto across turquoise Lake Pehoé to Paine Grande.

    Activity · 2.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Valle del Francés

    Central W-trek valley with hanging glaciers and avalanches off Paine Grande.

    Outdoors · 3.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hotel Lago Grey

    Lodge with a restaurant and bar facing icebergs on Lake Grey.

    Drinks · 11 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Mirador Base Las Torres

    Steep hike to the glacial lake below the three granite towers.

    Outdoors · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

    Lodge restaurant and bar at the Base Torres trailhead, open to non-guests.

    Food · 13 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Mirador Cuernos is a stop on our Patagonia Peaks route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Torres del Paine

2 more curated outdoor spots in Torres del Paine. See the full Torres del Paine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Torres del Paine run from -5°C in July to 3°C in February; January is usually the wettest month. For Mirador Cuernos itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Torres del Paine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Torres del Paine weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mirador Cuernos, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
XX2Q+M2, Estancia Pudeto, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Coordinates
-51.04830, -73.01239
Destination
Torres del Paine, Chile

Mirador Cuernos: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mirador Cuernos?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Mirador Cuernos. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mirador Cuernos?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Mirador Cuernos free?

Yes, we list Mirador Cuernos as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mirador Cuernos?

Mirador Cuernos is at XX2Q+M2, Estancia Pudeto, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile, in Central sector. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mirador Cuernos?

Mirador Cuernos appears on Patagonia Peaks, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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