Beachcomber Pete Travel Adventures» Chile http://euroradialyouth2016.com Beachcomber Pete Travel Adventures Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:19:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Salto Grande Waterfall, Chile http://euroradialyouth2016.com/salto_grande_waterfall_chile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=salto_grande_waterfall_chile http://euroradialyouth2016.com/salto_grande_waterfall_chile/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:02:15 +0000 admin http://euroradialyouth2016.com/?p=5833  


Visitors to the Salto Grande waterfall in Chile have an opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the great waterfalls in the world. Located in the Torres del Paine National Park of southern Chile, the waterfall has become a favorite Waterfall of South America attraction to hikers and people interested in the beauty of moving water.

The waterfall occurs on the Paine River as it drains into Pehoe Lake. This river forms in the Magallanes Region and flows towards Dickson Lake before proceeding to Nordenskjold Lake and finally into Pehoe Lake. The river course between Nordenskjold Lake and Pehoe Lake contains the Salto Grande waterfall.

Waterfall in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, South AmericaThe waterfall has a vertical drop of about 50 feet but includes a large volume of water moving with a rapid current. This means the waterfall has an impressive roar as well as an intense visual attraction that is magnified by the accessibility of the area. The road network within Torres del Paine National Park include the Salto Grande area. A parking lot connects to hiking trails that lead to the waterfall as well as the scenic areas around Pehoe Lake. This affords some amazing scenic views of Salto Grande waterfall from a distance with the impressive Andes Mountains as a backdrop. A second smaller waterfall, named Salto Chico occurs as Lake Pehoe drains into Del Toro Lake.

Waterfalls are not the only attraction within Torres del Paine National Park. The area is noted as the home a glacier, numerous rivers and lakes and the Chilean Patagonia. The park includes a wide variety of bird species and is home to a number of predatory varieties as well as waterfowl and songbirds.


The park is also home to what is locally known as the guanaco. This is a wild species similar to the domestic llama. The park is also home to predatory mammal species including large cats known as pumas.

Torres del Paine National Park is one of the best hiking and trekking destinations in South America. The park offers refugios or camping refuges along the trails and paths. Some of these offer meals and hot showers along with lodging while others are camping areas. The best season to visit Salto Grande and the other attractions of Torres del Paine National Park occurs during the southern hemisphere summer months of December through February.

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Chorrillo del Salto is one of the world’s most beautiful and tranquil waterfalls. Located in the heart of Patagonia in the Los Glaciares National Park, Chorrillo del Salto offers a pleasant experience for those who wish to see nature in all of its splendor without having to contend with massive hoards of tourists.

This Waterfall of South America is just under 66 feet (20 meters) tall. The east facing falls glisten in the morning sun, but are just as beautiful in the evening shade. Those wishing to admire Chorrillo del Salto will need to be prepared to hike a short distance up a dirt path. The trail is about 1/3 mile (500 meters) long. Those who seek more adventure can attack the a path that travels alongside the falls.

Chorrillo del Salto, Patigonia, Argentina, Photo By Ing. Alvin's Most visitors to this area begin their journey in El Calafate. Many fly into the Comandante Armando Tola International Airport. They then explore this area before traveling north to El Chalten. El Calafate is popular because it gives tourists access to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Perito Moreno is one of the most visited glaciers both for those who wish to trek it and for those who simply want a view of its natural beauty.

The closest town to Cascada Chorrillo del Salto is El Chalten. The village is about one mile (3 km) from the waterfall. El Chalten is known to host those seeking adventure. Mountain climbers and hikers enjoy the challenges of the nearby Cerro Torre and Monte Fitz Roy peaks. El Chalten has a few spots with accommodations for tourists as well as restaurants and shops for outdoor equipment. There are also free campsites near the town.


The drive between El Calafate and El Chalten offers a unique view of the bodies of water of Patagonia. A paved road takes travelers around Argentino Lake and Viedma Lake. Argentino Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Argentina. Many visitors stop for boating or fishing. Northwest of El Chalten is a third waterway that is popular with adventure tourists. San Martin Lake is notable for being the deepest lake in the Americas. It is also notable for being claimed by both Argentina and Chile, which calls the lake O’Higgins. Visitors can take a ferry to reach O’Higgins on the Chilean side.

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