We get it, the fear or missing out, or FOMO for short, is massive. When you do your research on Torres del Paine National Park, the W Trek comes up time and time again. It has to be the only way to see Patagonia right? That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Now there’s no right or wrong way to experience this part of Patagonia but we’re going to make a case for why you shouldn’t do the W Trek in Torres del Paine. You’ll be thanking us later!
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Where to stay in Torres del Paine?
- I personally stayed at and would highly recommend staying at the Las Torres Hotel which is within the national park and conveniently located right at the trailhead for the Base of the Towers hike. They offer an all-inclusive package which is a great way to see Torres del Paine without any stress.
- If you’re looking for more adventure, Chile Nativo has fantastic packages that can cater to your every need. I really loved doing their Multisport Tour. Their W Trek Plus looks amazing as well. Keep reading to find out how you can get a discount with them.
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8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do The W Trek in Torres del Paine
As someone that’s done a pretty thorough first-time Patagonia itinerary (coming soon) on the Chilean side, and having spoken to many locals, guides, and travellers about this exact topic, we’re here to share food for thought about the best way to see Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Let’s jump right into what is going to seem very much against the grain. If you’re here, you’re most likely thinking about the W Trek but let this sink in and you can make the best decision for you. These are legitimate reasons why we think you should leave the W Trek in Torres del Paine out of your trip to Patagonia.
You don’t know what you’re missing out on!
1 – The W Trek is overcrowded
This is easily the number 1 reason why we’ve heard that the W Trek just isn’t as good as it was before. If you’ve read other blog posts and articles, it’s likely that they were written for trips that were done pre-2015.
At that point in time, tourism in Torres del Paine and all of Patagonia were at its infancy and everyone loved it because you had all of this incredible scenery to yourself.
Today, it’s a totally…
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