Región de Aysén del Gral.Ibañez del Campo

Region · 🇨🇱 Chile

Area 106,152 km²

Time zone America/Santiago

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Aysén Region Essentials

Aysén encompasses the Northern Patagonian Ice Field and includes the turquoise waters of General Carrera Lake, Chile's largest lake. The region features the Hanging Glacier of Queulat National Park and the San Rafael Glacier, a major outlet glacier accessible by boat. Geological formations like the Marble Caves near Puerto Río Tranquilo and the sharp peaks of Cerro Castillo define the landscape. The area is connected by the Carretera Austral, providing access to remote glacial valleys and deep fjords.

13 places

Patagonia Viewpoints

This collection spans the Carretera Austral, highlighting the diverse geological features of the Aysén Region. It includes the marble formations of General Carrera Lake, the massive Northern Patagonian Ice Field glaciers like Exploradores and Ventisquero Colgante, and the confluence of the Baker and Nef rivers. These sites offer direct access to views of basalt mountain spires, high-altitude lagoons, and significant waterfalls such as El Velo de la Novia.

17 places

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Patagonian Lakes & Glaciers

This collection highlights the dramatic landscapes of the Northern and Southern Patagonian Ice Fields across Chile and Argentina. It features massive tidewater glaciers like San Rafael and Jorge Montt, which calve into fjords, alongside the expansive, turquoise waters of General Carrera and O'Higgins lakes. These sites represent the remnants of the ancient Patagonian Ice Sheet, forming one of the largest freshwater reserves outside the polar regions. The list showcases the unique geography of the Andes, where massive ice plateaus meet deep, glacier-fed lakes.

10 places

Patagonia Campsites & Huts

This collection covers essential accommodation for trekking and mountaineering in the Aysén region of Patagonia. It includes high-altitude alpine huts like Refugio García Soto on the Southern Ice Field, traditional Patagonian puestos (wilderness huts) such as Cayuqueo and Entrelagos, and established campsites in Villa O'Higgins and Puerto Río Tranquilo. These locations provide critical shelter for those navigating the remote landscapes near Lago O'Higgins and the Northern and Southern Ice Fields.

15 places

Waterfalls and Volcanoes

This collection highlights the geological drama of Chile's Aysén region, featuring active stratovolcanoes and powerful glacial cascades. It includes Mount Hudson, site of a major 1991 eruption, and the massive ice-capped peaks of Macá and Melimoyu. The list also showcases the region's diverse hydrology, from the 350-meter waterfall fed by the Queulat Hanging Glacier to the multi-tiered cascades of Los Maquis and the high-volume Salto del río Ibáñez.

14 places