Is it safe to drink water from the streams in Torres del Paine?

Generally, yes. Hikers commonly refill their bottles directly from the clear, fast-flowing rivers and streams along the W Trek and O Circuit.

Choose flowing water upstream from campsites and refugios. Avoid standing water and sources close to grazing animals or other possible contamination.

Water sources are frequent along the main trekking routes, so most hikers do not need to carry all the water they will need for the entire day. A filter or purification tablets are not normally essential, but you can use them if you prefer to take an additional precaution.