Parque Arenas
About Parque Arenas
A rugged high-altitude gateway where Santiago's elite escape the city for raw Andean landscapes and dramatic glacial trekking.
Highlights
- Glacial valley treks
- Jagged Andean peaks
- Backcountry trail access
- High-desert wilderness
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2472m
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 62
- Lakes nearby: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Parque Arenas
- Today: -2 to 0 °C, thunderstorm, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2403 m (2360 to 2710 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 55 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dim. 20 sept. | -2 / 0 °C | thunderstorm | dry | 5 h sun |
| lun. 21 sept. | -2 / 5 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| mar. 22 sept. | 3 / 6 °C | snow | dry | 6 h sun |
| mer. 23 sept. | 3 / 4 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 2 / 4 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 1 / 4 °C | snow | dry | 0 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 4 / 5 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 1 / 4 °C | snow showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | -1 / 1 °C | snow | dry | 11 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | -6 / 0 °C | snow | dry | 9 h sun |
Getting to Parque Arenas
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 84 km away, about 3h07 by road