Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Description
The wild and beautiful Aysén District of Chile lies south of Chiloe and Puerto Montt. Here vertiginous cliffs plumed with waterfalls plunge into immense river valleys against the snowy backdrop of the Southern Andes. Puerto Chacabuco is your gateway to the region's scenic wonders, from the gorges and forests of Río Simpson National Preserve to the fjords and islands composing the coastlines of Northwest Patagonia.
Puerto Chacabuco is a popular gateway for Northwest Patagonia. The port serves as a ferry hub connecting Puerto Montt and the Island of Chiloe.
Points of Interest
- Rio Simpson National Reserve
- Regional Museum of Patagonia
- Aiken del Sur Private Park
- Island of the Deer
- Regional Museum of Natural Resources Rio Simpson
- Alto Baguales Viewpoint
- Outdoor Adventures
More about Puerto Chacabuco, Chile Points of Interest
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Rio Simpson National Reserve -
A famed destination for fly fishermen, the preserve boasts scenic whitewater rivers and dense forests. Its Museum of Natural
Resources focuses on the region's flora and fauna. -
Regional Museum of Patagonia -
This small museum chronicles the history of Northwest Patagonia with interesting photographs from pioneer days.
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Aiken del Sur Private Park -
This private preserve boasts a range of Patagonian landscapes including indigenous humid forest, prairies tangled with wild fuschia, swamps, waterfalls and serene Lake Riesco.
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Island of the Deer -
The island's approximately 741 acres are home to "red deer" - better known to North Americans as elk or wapiti.
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Regional Museum of Natural Resources Rio Simpson -
A small museum located in the Río Simpson National Reserve.
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Alto Baguales Viewpoint -
The Alto Baguales offers views of the city of Coyhaique.
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Outdoor Adventures -
From nature walks, horseback riding along the Rio Simpson to kayaking in Lake Los Palos, there are a number of outdoor activities in and around Chacabuco worth exploring.