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Northern Patagonia

Activities in Northern Patagonia

  1. Termas del Ventisquero

    Located roadside on the Carretera Austral, 6km south of Puyuhuapi, this new miniresort has one big pool and three small pools facing the sound, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs. The water is 36–40°C and there are adequate changing rooms with showers and lockers. Food is not allowed but you can grab a bite at the acclaimed restaurant (mains CH$5000) that serves homemade pasta, fish and quiche, in addition to English teas, espresso and pisco sours.

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  2. Centro de Ski El Fraile

    From June to September, skiers can make turns at the Centro de Ski El Fraile, only 29km south of Coyhaique. A T-bar and pommel lift access 800m of vertical terrain. Experts can hike past the lifts to some bowls with heavy, wet snow and lovely tree-skiing. Rental equipment is available.

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  3. Patagonia Guide Service

    This respected agency runs tours through much of Patagonia with an eye for detail, personalized trips and experienced guides. They speak English, Portuguese and Hebrew and are a top choice for photo safaris.

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  4. Reserva Nacional Coyhaique

    Hikers can tread trails in Reserva Nacional Coyhaique, 5km from town: take Baquedano north across the bridge and go right at the gravel road; from the ­entrance it’s 3km to Laguna Verde.

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  5. Austral Adventures

    All-inclusive trips on the Cahuella, a 15m Chilote-style wooden motor cruiser, sailing around Chiloé’s islands and through Pumalín’s fjords. Prices from CH$420,000 to CH$800,000 per person.

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    Patagonia Adventure Expeditions

    Run by very knowledgeable US and English expats; organizes kayaking and rafting on many rivers, plus mountaineering expeditions around the region and in Puerto Bertrand.

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  7. Condor Explorer

    Gear shop with topo maps and top outdoor brands also has a good guide service doing logistical support for expeditions. Day trips to rock climb or trek go for CH$25,000.

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  8. Expediciones Chile

    A secure rafting operator with loads of experience. Specializes in week-long packages but offers kayaking, mountain biking and horse riding as well.

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  9. Casa del Turismo Rural

    Networks visitors to rural home stays & local guide services for a grass-roots approach to trekking, fishing and horseback riding.

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  10. Al Sur Expeditiones

    Specializes in multiday trips sea kayaking, trekking and visiting the remote Cahuelmo Hot Springs.

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  12. Austral Excursions

    A locally owned outfitter with river descents as well as trekking and canyoning excursions.

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  13. Bicycle Hire, Figon

    Bicycle Hire, Figon rents bicycles and does repairs.

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