- Address: Torres del Paine National Park, Pine River, Chile.
Chile does not cease to amaze tourists who are here, a variety of natural attractions . One of the most memorable is the Pine River, the main water body of the Torres del Paine National Park.
What is interesting about the Pine River?
The Payne River is important in the existence of other water bodies located in the Torres del Paine Park. Other small streams flow into it, and this ensures the connection of all the water spaces that exist on the territory of the reserve.
The Pine River originates in Lake Dixon, which, in turn, is fed from a glacier that has the same name. With the help of the river there is a message of such lakes: Payne, Nordenkold, Pehoe and Toro. Each of them has an incredibly picturesque view. Due to the fact that the water supply is carried out from the glacier, it is characteristic for them to stain in an amazing mixture of shades: here the dairy, blue and emerald tones change fantastically. Once on the lakes, tourists get a unique opportunity to take a walk on the bridges that connect the coasts and islands of land located among the water bodies.
Another famous landmark, which is on the River Payne and attracts tourists from year to year, is the famous Salto Grande waterfall, which connects the river with Lake Nordenkold. It is located at a relatively low altitude - only 15 m, but travelers who were lucky enough to watch this spectacle will never forget it. Powerful jets of greenish water, hitting from the falls, make a terrific impression.
How to get to the Pine River?
To see the river Pine, you need to be on the territory of the National Park Torres del Paine . For this it is necessary to make an exit from the town of Puerto Natales , which is located at a distance of 145 km, the trip will take about 3 hours.