Walk to the Past: Cave Paintings and Hidden Cave on Cerro Benítez

We'll discover the vestiges of the past, and to do so, we'll head north of Puerto Natales. Just over 25 km away, we'll begin a day of exploration by walking through the Archaeological Park located within the Ernesto Helmer Ranch.

The trail offers views of towering mountains, crevices, ledges, and valleys. In this region, you can access the condor roosts that dominate the sky, and upon reaching the summit, you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Eberhard Fjord, Señoret Channel, and the iconic Sofía Lagoon.

Cerro Benítez is part of an archaeological and paleontological area that houses cave paintings dating back approximately 3,500 years. We'll visit the Window Cave and, from the southeast side, enter the Hidden Cave—accessible with headlamps and a careful crawl. This cave is approximately 4 meters high and 70 square meters in area. Inside, we'll observe ancient stalactites formed by the accumulation of salts and minerals due to the infiltration and dripping of water over thousands of years.

After this adventure, we'll leave the cave and head toward a set of ledges called the "Two Horseshoes." Along the way, we'll hike through dense forests until finally observing the cave paintings on the walls of this rock formation that was once the seabed.
Notes:
* The tour departs Puerto Natales at 9:00 a.m. Please wait at the reception of your accommodation.

* It is recommended to wear comfortable and warm clothing for this excursion, as well as trekking shoes.

* A minimum of 2 passengers per booking is required to confirm this tour.

Important: To reserve your ticket, please bring cash.

* It is recommended to bring a small backpack and additional snacks and drinks.

* A good level of physical fitness is required.