Less than two months before 2027, the official Pases Parques platform does not sell Torres del Paine tickets for dates next year. According to Magallanes deputy Alejandro Riquelme, Conaf's executive director, Aída Baldini, told him on 26 October that the delay is because the Budget Office (Dipres) has not ruled on 2027 fees. The deputy sent formal requests to both institutions to open advance sales, El Tirapiedras and Radio Polar reported on 6 and 7 November.
As of Sunday 8 November there was no public response from Conaf or Dipres. Tickets for the rest of 2026 are on sale at pasesparques.cl, the only official platform.
View the data as a table
| Visits to Torres del Paine in 2025 | 337,224 |
| Visits January-March 2025 | 158,357 |
| SBAP budget gap in 2027 | $21,621 |
What is happening with Torres del Paine tickets for 2027
Riquelme asked Conaf and Dipres for three things: open advance sales, post a visible notice on the platform in Spanish and English with an estimated opening date, and coordinate a solution. His first request to Conaf (No. 27049) went unanswered for a week, so he sent a second one. He asked Dipres whether a fee adjustment is pending and what is holding up the tickets.
"We cannot expect to compete with the world's great tourist destinations" without guaranteed advance sales, the deputy said, adding that the uncertainty hurts hotels, agencies and transport operators in Magallanes. According to figures cited in the report, about 76% of Torres del Paine's revenue is generated between November and March.
- 1 May 2026New fee systemDay pass and 2+ day pass at Torres del Paine.
- 26 Oct 2026Meeting with ConafConaf blames Dipres for not setting 2027 fees, according to deputy Riquelme.
- 6 Nov 2026Formal requests to Conaf and DipresRequest to open advance sales and announce a date.
- 30 Nov 2026Deadline for the 2027 Budget LawCongress must pass it by that date.
- Mar 2027Parks move to the SBAPThe new service takes over the areas run by Conaf.
How much Torres del Paine entry costs today
Since 1 May 2026 there is a day pass and a pass for 2 or more days (up to 10 consecutive days). These are the prices on the official park website, checked in October 2026; 2027 fees are not yet known. Prices are in Chilean pesos.
| Visitor | Age | Day pass | 2+ day pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilean resident | 18 to 59 | CLP 9,400 | CLP 14,200 |
| Chilean resident | 13 to 17 | CLP 5,200 | CLP 8,200 |
| Chilean resident | Under 12, over 60, people with disabilities | Free | Free |
| Foreign | 18 and over | CLP 32,400 | CLP 48,500 |
| Foreign | 13 to 17 | CLP 16,600 | CLP 48,500 |
| Foreign | Under 12 | Free | Free |
Source: Torres del Paine National Park, 2026 fees. Who enters free and how to buy is explained in our guide to the Torres del Paine entrance fee 2026.
How many visitors Torres del Paine gets in summer
Torres del Paine received 337,224 visits in 2025, making it Chile's second most visited national park, according to Conaf's protected area visitor data (revised to 28 February 2026). January, February and March alone added up to 158,357 visits, 47% of the year: precisely the months for which tickets cannot be bought yet.
| Month (2025) | Visitors | Month (2025) | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59,183 | July | 4,533 |
| February | 54,494 | August | 5,342 |
| March | 44,680 | September | 12,868 |
| April | 23,156 | October | 25,397 |
| May | 7,050 | November | 46,012 |
| June | 3,215 | December | 51,294 |
Source: Conaf, 2025 visits by month. The full ranking is in Chile's most visited national parks.
The SBAP and Chile's national parks in 2027: a 21.6 billion peso gap
The fee delay coincides with the budget debate for protected areas, which Congress must pass by 30 November. In March 2027, park management moves from Conaf to the new Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service (SBAP), a change we explain in this story.
A report by Fundación Terram, released on 7 November, uses Dipres data to calculate that the 2027 budget bill gives the SBAP 22,304 million pesos, against the 43,925 million Dipres itself estimated in 2022 for the law's fourth year: a gap of 21,621 million pesos. In 2026 the service received 17,393 million of the 35,958 million projected.
| Year | Projected by Dipres (2022) | Allocated or proposed | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLP 35,958 million | CLP 17,393 million (Budget Law) | CLP 17,565 million |
| 2027 | CLP 43,925 million | CLP 22,304 million (bill) | CLP 21,621 million |
Source: Fundación Terram, in 2026 pesos, based on Dipres Financial Report No. 252 and the budget laws. For the protected areas Conaf runs today, the 2027 bill proposes 24,311 million pesos, according to the same report. Terram warns there is no commitment to fund the 570 new rangers foreseen by the law.
What to do if you are visiting Torres del Paine in 2027
- Check pasesparques.cl regularly: it is Conaf's only official ticket sale; tour operators can buy for you, with a surcharge.
- Book what is already open first: refuges and campsites on the W and O circuits, buses from Puerto Natales and accommodation.
- Keep proof of your other bookings: Conaf requires a ticket to enter the trails, and the 2+ day pass covers up to 10 consecutive days.
- Plan your hike early: see our Torres del Paine trekking guide and the guided W trek.
On Sunday 8 November there was also a fire alert in the park's Laguna Azul sector: according to El Pingüino, the fire destroyed a small shed housing a generator, did not spread to vegetation and was brought under control by local residents and forest fire crews. Senapred has an early preventive alert for winds of up to 110 km/h in Magallanes. If you are travelling these days, check with Conaf before setting out.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Torres del Paine tickets for 2027 yet?
Not as of 8 November 2026. Pases Parques offers no 2027 dates and, according to deputy Riquelme, Conaf is waiting for Dipres to set the fees.
How much is the Torres del Paine entrance fee?
In 2026, CLP 32,400 for foreign adults and CLP 9,400 for Chilean adults for one day; CLP 48,500 and CLP 14,200 for the 2+ day pass. 2027 fees have not been published.
What changes with the SBAP in 2027?
From March 2027 the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service will manage the parks Conaf runs today. Terram calculates its 2027 budget is half what Dipres estimated in 2022.
