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Outdoors Central sector, Torres del Paine

Salto Grande

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

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Salto Grande in Central sector, Torres del Paine
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Why go

Powerful waterfall between Lake Nordenskjöld and Lake Pehoé.

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 Lago Pehoé catamaran, 1.2 km away as the crow flies.

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

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Lago Pehoé catamaran

    Boat from Pudeto across turquoise Lake Pehoé to Paine Grande.

    Activity · 1.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Mirador Cuernos

    Easy trail with views of Los Cuernos above Lake Nordenskjöld.

    Outdoors · 2.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Valle del Francés

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

    Outdoors · 5.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hotel Lago Grey

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

    Drinks · 9.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

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

    Food · 14 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Mirador Base Las Torres

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

    Outdoors · 14 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Salto Grande 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 Salto Grande 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 Salto Grande, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile
Coordinates
-51.06703, -73.00667
Destination
Torres del Paine, Chile

Salto Grande: quick answers

How much time do you need at Salto Grande?

Plan on about an hour at Salto Grande. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Salto Grande?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Continue 30 minutes to Mirador Cuernos for the horned peaks.

Is Salto Grande free?

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

Where is Salto Grande?

Salto Grande is at 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 Salto Grande?

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

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.