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The Hotel

The magnificent setting of Hosteria Las Torres is actually a private ranch inside the national park. The Italian owned land started with building Nire (the one we stayed in) and gradually developed out to the current complex. The road condition inside the compound is significantly worse than most of the rest of the park, making driving almost hazardous for inexperienced drivers.

The hotel is at the foothill of the Las Torres (The Towers) massif - which the park is names after. The friendly and knowledgeable staff lives on the ranch when on duty, with two separate kitchen crews supporting them and the clients. In the evening, there are seminars on a variety of excursions offerred by the hotel. It has the only gas supply in the entire park, costing a mere $8/gallon. Everything is costly!
We make it in our rental car at around 11:30pm
We make it in our rental car at around 11:30pm
Our dorm Nire
Our dorm Nire
An old style stove at the entrance
An old style stove at the entrance
The lounge area is very homey and inviting.
The lounge area is very homey and inviting.
Our room - not well insulated from noises generated by human bio functions
Our room - not well insulated from noises generated by human bio functions
Huge but very cute room key chains so you won't lose it
Huge but very cute room key chains so you won't lose it
Main lobby by the reception
Main lobby by the reception
Dining area with a view of the Monte Almirante Nieto
Dining area with a view of the Monte Almirante Nieto
Hosteria Las Torres
Hosteria Las Torres
Horses for those who don't want to hike
Horses for those who don't want to hike
The wood is painted in burnt red color
The wood is painted in burnt red color
A store that supplies all the necessities at a hefty price
A store that supplies all the necessities at a hefty price
Our little rental car covered in dust
Our little rental car covered in dust
Distance from other camp grounds and sites
Distance from other camp grounds and sites
The sky finally clears after a day of rain
The sky finally clears after a day of rain
Leaving the park at dawn - it will be a beautiful day
Leaving the park at dawn - it will be a beautiful day