The O circuit, Torres del Paine. Which campsites do I stay at? How do I plan when there are three different companies (YUP)? What do these names even mean? How much can I walk in a day? These were all questions I had before heading to South America. Patagonia was my number one spot to visit, but figuring out the O circuit in Torres del Paine seemed especially daunting to me.

As of the 2016 season, it is required to book all campsites in advance! Gone are the days where you can just walk however you feel like walking, show up at a site, and be able to stay there. Sure, this process is HIGHLY annoying, but it is helping preserve the park.

I don’t have some magic website that will save you from the hassle of booking, but find out below tips on trekking the O circuit in Torres del Paine.