1905 - A new life in Patagonia
At the young age of 15, Antonio Kusanovic Jercic left Croatia and started a new life at the end of the world, afar from home, in Patagonia. In 1926, his son Antonio Kusanovic Senkovic was born, who would later follow in his footsteps.
1979 - Hacienda Cerro Paine
Antonio Kusanovic Jercic purchased Hacienda Cerro Paine with plans to continue the family heritage with ranching. The diverse, vast, and unpopulated land of Patagonia was ideal for livestock purposes and the ranch was used exclusively for that purpose for decades. Over time, the Kusanovic family had more than 600 cows grazing on land.
1990 - The birth of Hotel Las Torres
When word of mouth began and people began to know more about Patagonia, Torres del Paine and the three enormous granite towers that rise here, Antonio and his wife Amor Eliana Marusic began to offer a cozy bed and homemade food to the Travellers. They renovated part of the room and built nine rooms and a restaurant, thus, giving way to the simple emergence of Hotel Las Torres.
1996 - Shelter Development
Backpackers thirsty for adventure began to arrive in Torres del Paine, in search of that intense connection with nature. The first shelter was the Albergue Las Torres (Refugio Norte), which was followed by the Cuernos and the Chileno.
2001 - New identity: Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
As curiosity around Torres del Paine grew, the Hotel also developed. In 2001, it became known as Hotel Torres Patagonia, reflecting the rustic and authentic hacienda it is today, fully embracing its cultural heritage and proudly sharing it with its visitors who want a glimpse of life in Patagonia.
2013 - Torres del Paine without cattle
Focused on the commitment to the long-term preservation and sustainability of this unparalleled land full of natural resources, the family decided to move all of their livestock from Torres del Paine. This was the first big step towards sustainable tourism that inspired the world with the culture and landscapes of Patagonia.
2016 - Construction of their Welcome Center
As the official reception and welcome point for all visitors to Reserva Las Torres, information about the Park, the Reserve and the trekking circuits can be found here. This place allows their staff to provide education about conservation and good practices during visits.
2020 - Transformation to Las Torres Reserve
The holding company, its tourism companies (Hotel Las Torres and Fantastica Sur), and conservation projects are consolidated under the new name Reserva Las Torres.