A wooden path leads into the cave and visitors are greeted by a full-size replica of the bear-like mylodon, standing 13 feet (four meters) tall. The mylodon wasn’t the only inhabitant of the area; remains of other extinct species, including a saber-toothed cat and a dwarf horse, as well as evidence of human habitation from as early as 6,000 BC, have been found within the three caves that make up the site. You can learn about the site’s archaeological discoveries via the displays inside the site and a viewing point atop the cathedral-sized cave affords visitors views of the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and the Eberhard fjord.
Some tour operators include visits to Milodon Cave in their day trips to Torres del Paine: a good option for those with limited time who don’t want to make a separate trip.