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A Milodon is a prehistoric animal (see picture of it below) of which remains were discovered in a cave about 24km south of Puerto Natales. The cave is a short, easy stroll of about 20 minutes along a boardwalk from the carpark. In May, when I visited, there was already some frost and a bit of snow on the boards so be careful in order not to slip over. The huge cave can be entered and a torch is not required.
Entrance fees for the Milodón cave (2010):
Low season (May-September): $800 (Chilean pesos) for Chileans and $1500 (pesos) for foreign visitors.
High season (October-April): $1500 (Chilean pesos) for Chileans and $3000 (pesos) for foreign visitors.
A sign in Spanish about the Milodon
The sign in Spanish:
El Milodón
Entre los integrantes de la fauna primitiva patagónica estaba el Milodón, mamífero que poseía una piel de rojizos y largos pelos con huesecillos dérmicos.
Su andar era en cuatro patas o en dos, apoyandose en su gruesa cola.
Su extinción se produjo hace unos 10.000 años antes del presente.
English Translation:
The Milodon
Among the members of primitive Patagonian fauna was the Milodon, a mammal that had reddish skin and long hair with dermal ossicles.
It walked on four legs or sometimes two, supporting itself on its thick tail.
Their extinction occurred some 10,000 years ago.
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