The rugged beauty of Torres del Paine National Park
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2016-11-09 20:05:13
A photograph from a six-week series showing the Cordillera del Paine mountain range in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, with a glorious sunset glow. As a centerpiece of the park, Cordillera del Paine has become a popular hiking destination. Photo: Artur Stanisz/Solent News/CFP
Editor's Note:
Lying between the Andes Mountains and the Patagonian Steppe in southern Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is regarded as one of the most spectacular scenic spots in South America. Blessed with great natural beauty across its ridges, glaciers, waterfalls and lagoons, the park was designated as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978.

A photograph from a six-week series showing the Cordillera del Paine mountain range in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, with a colorful evening sky. As a centerpiece of the park, Cordillera del Paine has become a popular hiking destination. Photo: Artur Stanisz/Solent News/CFP
A photograph from a six-week series showing the Cordillera del Paine mountain range in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, in overcast conditions. As a centerpiece of the park, Cordillera del Paine has become a popular hiking destination. Photo: Artur Stanisz/Solent News/CFP
A view of the Grey Glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The Southern Patagonian Ice Field covers a significant portion of the park, and is home to other famous glaciers such as the Dickson and the Tyndall. Photo: CFP
Beautiful vegetation in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. As a World Biosphere Reserve, both native and non-native plant species live together here in harmony. Photo: CFP
A man stands in front of an immense glacier in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo: Andrew Ling S/IC
A man is dwarfed by the epic landscape of Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo: Andrew Ling S/IC
Guanacos are among the most common animals seen in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo: IC
A shot of the incredible natural scenery of Nordenskj?ld Lake in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The lake is named after Otto Nordenski?ld, a geologist and polar explorer who first discovered the stunning site. Photo: Radius / IC