An iconic monument in Puerto Natales that pays tribute to the force of the Patagonian wind, a defining element of the region.
The monument is outdoors and accessible 24/7. It is located on the Puerto Natales Waterfront Promenade, a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. No reservations are required. More access details are available at CONAF.
No, it is completely free. It is a public sculpture funded by the Regional Government, created for all visitors to enjoy.
Between 15 and 30 minutes. It is ideal to combine it with a walk along the coastal viewpoint, where there are benches to contemplate the Señoret Channel and Patagonian sunsets.
It is the work of National Art Prize winner Federico Assler (2009). It symbolizes the force of the Patagonian wind through its 7 concrete structures that reach 4 meters in height. It was inaugurated in 2000.
At sunset, when the monument's silhouettes are projected against the reddish sky. On clear days, you will see the mountains of Torres del Paine in the background.
Yes, there are ramps from the seafront promenade. The surfaces are paved, although assistance is recommended in adjacent gravel areas.
300 meters away are the Puerto Natales Historical Museum and the Artisan Pier. A 15-minute walk away: Plaza de Armas, Mary Help of Christians Church, and tour operators such as Bigfoot Patagonia.
Windproof clothing (the site is very exposed), sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. Check the forecast at Meteochile. Midday is when the strongest gusts usually occur.
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