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Milodon Cave (Cueva del Milodon)
- There is an admission fee: foreign visitors typically pay double the rate for Chileans.
- Dress in warm clothes and good walking shoes: it can get cold inside the caves.
- Don’t forget to bring sunscreen; even in winter, the sun can be harsh.
- If you want to explore the smaller caves, bringing a flashlight is a good idea.
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Tickets for tourists to visit Milodon Cave cost 11,400 Chilean pesos for adults and 5,700 pesos for young people aged 13-17. Children aged 12 and under enter for free. There are significant discounts for Chilean nationals.
Inside the Milodon Cave, you can see a giant replica of a milodon—the prehistoric creature the cave is named after. The remains of this giant ground sloth were discovered at the end of the 19th century. You can also explore a museum detailing the discovery beside the cave.
Due to uneven surfaces and steps to reach the cave’s interior, Milodon Cave is not accessible for wheelchairs or travelers with limited mobility. It is recommended for children, thanks to its educational nature.
Along with the Cueva del Milodón Pathway that loops around the cave, you can walk the Sofia Lake Viewpoint loop, a 4.5-mile (7.2-kilometer) trail, considered moderate in difficulty due to some steep ascents. It offers panoramic views of the lake it's named after.
Milodon Cave is in a rural part of Chilean Patagonia, so there are no accommodation options or restaurants in its immediate vicinity. The nearest major town is Puerto Natales, home to a wide range of hotels and hostels to suit every budget. There are also many campsites and lodges at the nearby Torres del Paine National Park.