Visit the Carretera Austral through the Green Patagonia
Day 1: Cochamó
The name Cochamó comes from the Mapudungun Kocha-mo and means “where the waters meet”. This district has several attractions for families and the more adventurous, the Cochamó Valley stands out, which is called the “Yosemite of Chile”.
It is a trekking excursion which lasts several days and that takes you through wonderful places surrounded by great rock walls where you can climb world-class routes.
Day 2: The Valley
Going up the Cochamó River you will find the valley. You can get to this place on foot or by hiring a horseback riding service.
During the day, you can schedule the climb very early in the morning to visit the famous Toboganes Naturales de Cochamó (Natural Waterfalls of Cochamó), which after 3-4 hours blow us away with their waters and a granite wall in the background.
Day 3: Puelo River
Its name comes from the Mapudungun Puelco, which means “water from the east”. This locality is located 35 km south of Cochamó and is famous for its tributary of the Puelo River.Before arriving specifically at the village, there is a detour to the Tagua Tagua Lake. Here the Río Puelo valley begins, with unique, hidden landscapes and traditions.After about 45 minutes by car, we find the town of Llanada Grande, where El Salto stands out in the first instance, located at Campo Eggers, the entrance that is next to the airdrome.
Día 4
A 91 km al sur de Río Puelo se encuentra Huailaihué, tierra de fiordos, volcanes, lagos y ríos.
Por la mañana puedes conocer las Termas del Sol. Están ubicadas camino a Hornopirén (capital de Huailaihué) y cuenta con 10 piscinas que van desde los 36° a 45°.
Un imperdible son las cascadas de Río Blanco, aguas que nacen desde lo profundo de los Andes Australes.
Día 5: Chaitén
La siguiente parada es Chaitén. Uno de sus atractivos es el Parque Pumalín, donde hay varios senderos:
- Los Alerces: Como dice su nombre, tiene Alerces milenarios, de casi 3.000 años. Es de dificultad baja, su duración rodea los 40 minutos ida y vuelta.
- Cascadas Escondidas: El total de esta ruta es 2 horas, con una distancia de 3,6 kilómetros y tiene dificultad media-alta.
- Ranita de Darwin: Tiene 3 miradores y, en ocasiones, se puede ver a la pequeña Ranita de Darwin,. Es de dificultad baja, con una duración aproximada de 1 hora y 30 minutos.
