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The Torres del Paine Circuit: Patagonia’s Most Famous Hike

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12 August, 2016

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Voted as the Eighth Wonder of the World in 2013 by international tourists, Torres del Paine National Park remains a symbol of Chilean Patagonia and a destination that has been capturing the imagination of hikers and travelers across the globe. Home to the Torres del Paine Circuit, as well as the ‘W’ trek, the park has arguably become the most famous adventure destination in Patagonia.

Santiago Rivas is an Argentine expedition guide and travel writer based in Ushuaia. He specializes in sharing experiential and technical stories that connect nature, history, and adventure in Patagonia. Through his work with Australis Cruises, he invites readers to experience the thrill of discovery in one of the planet's last wild frontiers.

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