Torres Del Paine National Park was one of the most beautiful locations in all of Chile. It was celebrated for its lush green fields, its army of trees and the Towers of Paine. However, years of tourism have taken a toll on this natural beauty. We’re not talking litter and pollution, we’re talking about raging fires that were also started by the hands of campers.

In 1985, 58 miles of the park was destroyed by a fire started by a camper. Another tourist burnt 60 miles of the surrounding area in 2005 and most recently in 2011, a tourist started an illegal fire that took out 68 miles of the park. While the park still stands today, it’s far from the beauty it once was.
