Cueva del Milodon, Puerto Natales: Address, Phone Number, Cueva del Milodon Reviews: 4/5
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Dean A
Sheffield, UK204 contributions
OK, but not really a "must". Main cave is a short walk from parking area. Entrance fee is around CLP 8000, and it's cards only - no cash accepted. The combination of poor internet conection and my UK credit card meant the transaction wouldn't go through, so the exasperated people on the ticket desk just said to go in - it's free. Word of warning there about using non-chilean credit cards. Sometimes they work, other times they don't, so never put yourself in a situation where you have to rely on them. Have cash too. The cave was OK, the viewpoint on the hill above the cave was worth the walk. I didn't get chance to explore the smaller caves - they're a bit of a trek.
Written 17 February 2022
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Denise
22 contributions
I had a great experience at the cave, but I would really suggest taking a guide. There is so much to learn about this amazing place that having someone knowledgeable really made the experience more enjoyable. I booked my tour with Tomas from X-plore Patagonia and highly recommend you do the same. He was genuinely excited to share his knowledge of the cave and all of the animals found in the area. You will love Milodon cave and Tomas!
Written 16 February 2022
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JDB
Scottsdale, AZ5,213 contributions
Buy your ticket before you go!!!! The staff there are beyond incompetent, lazy, who all need to wear helmets (welcome to Chile). We had one hour at the cave, 35 minutes checking in to register, re-register, connect to wifi, download forms, document and ID exchanges, bank transfers for payment because cash is useless, etc. all for a giant hole in the rock... We like caves, so we found it of interest. The giant main cave and the medium cave were awesome, skip the small one. Not worth it.
Written 18 November 2021
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Broscuta P
Vienna, Austria79 contributions
Family
there are 3 caves and a mirodor walking... so you can stay a few hours with the whole familly. Very nice one day trip for young children also.
Written 8 November 2021
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Sachin K
Plainview, NY5,842 contributions
Family
Located at a short driving distance from Puerto Natales, it is a natural monument with caves. It is situated along the flanks of Cerro Benitez. It comprises several caves and a rock formation called Silla del Diablo (Devil's Chair). The monument includes a cave which is notable for the discovery in 1895 of skin, bones and other parts of a giant ground sloth called Mylodon darwini, making it extremely unique. It is also part of the End of the World Route, a scenic touristic route. Certainly would very highly recommend visiting Cueva Del Milodon to any tourist in Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas.
Written 29 November 2020
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Pinders
Fairfield, CA1,038 contributions
The cave was in a beautiful setting. As we arrived, a bunny was munching away in the grass. We followed our tour guide along the path, and she shared information on the history and of the extinct animals. The cave itself wasn’t a cavernous thing with stalagmite and stalactites. It was a large opening in the rock mountain. We climbed stairs to get up inside and posed for a photo with the sloth dude. We circled around inside the cave, checking it out. The exit from the cave to the outside looked pretty cool with the hanging rock formations.
The sun was coming out again, so that was nice. We returned along the same path, with me at the rear. Saw a cute tiny mouse and got a photo of it. We also checked out the gift shop and the museum.
The sun was coming out again, so that was nice. We returned along the same path, with me at the rear. Saw a cute tiny mouse and got a photo of it. We also checked out the gift shop and the museum.
Written 2 July 2020
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mark S
Swindon, UK260 contributions
Couples
We visited the cave as part of a tour. Whilst its very well managed and laid out its just not very interesting. It says what it is but the milodon is not a very interesting dinosaur and there is pretty much nothing to see inside the cave. If its part of a tour it passes the time but in my view definitely not worth a special trip!
Written 15 March 2020
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YK S
Hong Kong, China210 contributions
Couples
A quite special place to go and to know the history of a hundred years. The cave is quite big but not much things to see.
Written 10 March 2020
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Katrien S
Ghent, Belgium1,982 contributions
A rather small cave where the last remains of a giant sloth were found. However, the remains themselves have since long been dispersed across the globe. Not too much to see inside, but there are information panels in Spanish. We visited it on a tour, the guide assuring me there was nothing else to do. That was obviously wrong, one can do a nice walk to a viewpoint instead. And that is for free, entrance to the cave is quite expensive.
Written 6 March 2020
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oded1612
Tel Aviv, Israel11 contributions
Solo
Not a must. However, I would recommend it to families with young children. It will spike their immahination. Take note that entry fee ( 8000 CLP) is not included in park's fee.
Written 23 February 2020
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MaruCisneros93
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina3 contributions
Hola. Quisiera saber cómo llegar.
1- ¿Hay algún transporte público que pase por las Cuevas o hay que hacerlo en taxi o excursión sà o s�
2- ¿Cuáles son los costos actuales de los traslados?
Angeles F
Province of A Coruna, Spain64 contributions
Hola. No hay transporte público hasta allÃ. El taxi te va a salir muy caro. Lo mejor es comprar un tour desde Natales para torres del Paine y hacer la cueva como extensión de la excursión.
Hola graciela yo voy con mis padres tambien ahora en Noviembre, somos la misma cantidad de personas.
El taxista les cobro eso por el viaje ida y vuelta o por pesona?
Y tienes algún otro dato que nos pueda ayudar en nuestro viaje?
Gracias, un gusto.
juldan
Buenos Aires, Argentina2,007 contributions
Hola
Nosotros hemos ido en un tour hacia las Torres del Paine y en el trayecto pasamos por las cuevas.
Es un sitio interesante que demanda poco tiempo para recorrerla.
Suerte
marcelaleites22
Montevideo, Uruguay
A cuantos kilometros queda Santiago de Chile ? De las cuevas de Marble? Muchas gracias
sergio l
cr21 contributions
Las cuevas de marmol y la del milodon son diferentes
leonardoruiz888
Buenos Aires, Argentina
En enero voy a estar en puerto natales 6 dÃas somos 3 personas,me conviene alquilar un auto para visitar distintos puntos o voy con excursiones?
Zoila F
Buenos Aires, Argentina51 contributions
Hola, coincido con la conveniencia de alquilar un auto. Las rutas son bastante buenas (conviene hacerlas durante el dÃa, de noche son muy oscuras y hay grandes distancias sin nada). En los sitios mas relevantes hay guÃas de turismo locales que dan excelente información. La cueva del milodón está en camino a Torres del Paine, ambos lugares son dignos de visitar.
ApricotCrumble
Oxfordshire, UK72 contributions
Hi, please can anyone tell me how much the entrance charge per person is?
Thanks
Paulina M
Santiago, Chile73 contributions
Hi! For foreigners, the entrance to the Park is 12.000 chilean pesos. For Milodon cave, I think it's 6.000 pesos.
Carlos H
Madrid, Spain67 contributions
Hola ,,,cuanto cuesta??
Muchas gracias
sergiorojasn
Santiago, Chile10 contributions
un poco más de $3.000 por persona si vas por tu cuenta
MariaPaz111
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile61 contributions
Hola! tienen datos de buses económicos pero buenos desde Puerto Natales a la Cueva del Milodón? Queremos visitar el parque por nuestra cuenta, sin tour.
Muchas gracias
Sebastián C
Santiago, Chile
Hola Orlando querÃa saber si ese precio de 20000 pesos desde natales incluye la ida y la vuelta o solo es para ir, saludos!
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Cueva del Milodon:
- Full Day Torres Del Paine First Class (From RMÂ 338.55)
- Full-Day Tour to Torres del Paine National Park from Puerto Natales(First Class) (From RMÂ 383.10)
- Full Day Torres del Paine (From RMÂ 467.73)
- Full day Torres del Paine from Punta Arenas ,Regular tours (From RMÂ 534.55)
- Full day tour Torres del Paine + Milodon cave (From RMÂ 280.64)
- Hotels near Cueva del Milodon:
- (0.03 km) El Sendero
- (0.08 km) Hostal Morocha
- (0.16 km) Cabanas Ultima Esperanza
- (0.14 km) Mia Loft
- (0.13 km) South Wind Hostel
- Restaurants near Cueva del Milodon:
- (0.02 km) El Huasito
- (0.06 km) Fogon Parrilla El Rincon Don Chicho
- (0.17 km) Dulce Adicción
- (0.53 km) Cafe Kaiken
- (0.53 km) Base Camp