Top Things to do in Chilean Patagonia
Top 6 Mountains in Chilean Patagonia, Chilean Patagonia
Dazzling fjords and vertiginous Andean peaks cover Chile's best-known region, turning this slim swath of land into a playground for skiing, whitewater rafting and trekking. To the north lies San Rafael Lagoon National Park with its impressive ice fields. In Patagonia's southern stretch, the city of Punta Arenas is the gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, which attracts serious climbers and casual day hikers to its granite peaks, glaciers and waterfalls.
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1. Mount Tarn
2. Cerro Bandera
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By yulianaF56
See the forest of this remote area of the world and everything, eat raspberries and just enjoy the view, for some people that wants to go to the Navarino teeth’s have to come across this area
3. Expedicion Fitz Roy
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Channels and fjords of the Strait of Magellan with beautiful solitary and pristine landscapes. Live the experience of being in contact with the great Humpback Whale. 3 Tours Private for week in a comfortable ship and crew. It includes visit to imposing glacier. SERNATUR Award "Value + Tourist 2015" for Quality Destination and contribution to the diversification of experiences and Innovation
Reviewed By buyersrmi - Prescott, United States
getting close and personal with the whales is not something you can do on a cruise ship. photo opportunity galore. a good day especially if the weather cooperates
4. Cordillera Paine Mountain Range
5. Cerro Castillo
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By travelmademedoit - Sydney, Australia
Patagonia is jam packed full of amazing hiking! Particularly, the Cerro Castillo day hike starting from the town of Villa Cerro Castillo is a great trail. The 3 pronged peaks of Cerro Castillo lends itself to comparison with its more well known 3 pronged counterpart. That would be Las Torres, which we were lucky enough to see on the W Trek. But with less people and hype, we hold this day hike in similarly high regard. There is a decent amount of information online about the multi-day Cerro Castillo circuit. But we are here to shed some light on the lesser known day hike option. Getting to Villa Cerro Castillo The day hike is easily walkable from the tiny town of Villa Cerro Castillo in Patagonia. If you are planning on travelling Patagonia south to north, hopefully you have visited Río Tranquilo for the incredible Marble Caves. From here, simply organise a transfer at the main bus station. In Patagonian summer as of February 2020, buses depart 8am daily heading to Coyhaquie via Villa Cerro Castillo for $10,000CLP ($12USD). Unfortunately, whether departing the bus earlier at Villa Cerro Castillo compared to the final destination of Coyhaique didn’t seem to change the price. But admittedly we should have questioned more before paying! The bus arrives into Villa Cerro Castillo around 10-11am. If you are not departing from Río Tranquilo, buses frequently head north from Cochrane to Villa Cerro Castillo on route to Coyhaquie. They should be easily booked with a day’s notice in town. Otherwise, if your trip is north to south, a bus should be easily organised from Coyhaquie to Villa Cerro Castillo. The Cerro Castillo day hike The Cerro Castillo circuit is often completed as a 4 day hiking trip. However, we had limited time in Patagonia. This day hike involves walking from the town of Villa Cerro Castillo to the laguna and back, measuring around 15km. It takes 5-6 hours. There is a steep elevation of 1.1km over 7.5km to reach the laguna There is varying consensus online as to where the Cerro Castillo day hike starts, and whether you have to pay or just jump the fence. As of February 2020, you must pay an entrance fee of $5,000CLP ($6USD) to landowners. This is because the beginning of the hike is on private farmland. You must also pay a separate $13,000CLP ($15USD) to the Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo. The prices are extortionate for a day hike and may well put people off. However we assure you that the hike is worth it! In peak season, there are actually national park staff who will explain the trail to you before you set off. To be honest, having someone explain how to follow a trail was fairly unnecessary. It’s not rocket science! Nevertheless, the day hike itself is a very demanding uphill affair. There are phenomenal views back to Villa Cerro Castillo and the surrounding mountainous landscape on route to a stunning lagoon below the Castillo mountain.
6. Ruta Anfiteatro
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
