Trekking Torres del Paine

Where does this pathway lead? Obviously to adventure. But more specifically, it's part of the vast network of trails in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. This region on the Andes' eastern slope is considered by many an intrepid explorer to be the jewel of Patagonia, the expansive southern stretch of South America shared by Chile and Argentina. Chileans can take pride that many of Patagonia's most recognizable peaks lie on their side of the border: The Cuernos del Paine seen here in the distance, for example, as well as the namesake Torres del Paine. But Argentinians can boast a few famous landmarks as well, like Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre some 120 miles to our north.