If we were to have only one day with good weather, this is the one that would have the biggest payoff. Lucky for everyone on board National Geographic Resolution, the dynamic weather of Chilean Patagonia was in our favor, and we had incredible views of the torres (towers) and cuernos (horns) during our visit to Torres del Paine National Park. This is one of the most beautiful and iconic mountain ranges on Earth, and it served as a gorgeous backdrop for the day’s hiking, sightseeing, and dining. To top it all off, some of the guests spotted a puma, the park’s most famous inhabitant.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 20 Nov 2023
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile, 11/20/2023, National Geographic Resolution
- Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
- Antarctica
Justin Hofman, Undersea Specialist
Justin started working on expedition ships in 2008 after realizing that his new career in scientific illustration meant too much time inside. He has since worked aboard expedition vessels in numerous countries and filmed wildlife for major production...
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