Última Esperanza Postal Codes: 6160001 to 6170000 | Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena

Key Facts

Última Esperanza is a province located in the southernmost part of Chile's Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena Region. Situated in Chilean Patagonia, this province encompasses the western portion of the region and includes the famous Torres del Paine National Park, known for its dramatic mountain peaks, glaciers, and turquoise lakes. With an approximate area of 55,443 square kilometers, Última Esperanza is one of Chile's largest provinces by land area, though it has a relatively small population of around 19,000 people concentrated mainly in the provincial capital of Puerto Natales. The province is divided into two municipalities: Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine, with the latter encompassing the renowned national park that attracts thousands of international visitors annually. Its name, meaning 'Last Hope' in Spanish, originates from the explorer Juan Ladrillero who named the gulf in 1557 when it represented his final hope of finding the Strait of Magellan. The province's economy relies heavily on tourism, sheep farming, and fishing, with Puerto Natales serving as the primary gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and various glacier tours. For those seeking postal code information for the municipalities and settlements within this spectacular Patagonian province, detailed location data is readily accessible.

Neighboring Regions

• Magallanes
• Tierra del Fuego