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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.

Mirador Glaciar Exploradores

Overlooks the Exploradores Glacier, providing a perspective on the Northern Patagonian Ice Field and Mount San Valentín, the highest peak in Patagonia.

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Mirador Ventisquero Colgante

Offers a direct view of the Hanging Glacier in Queulat National Park, where meltwater falls hundreds of meters into the Témpanos Lagoon.

Catedral de Marmol

Sculpted marble formations on General Carrera Lake, created by 6,000 years of wave erosion against calcium carbonate cliffs.

Confluencia Rio Baker

The junction where the turquoise waters of the Baker River meet the sediment-heavy, milky-brown flow of the Nef River.

Mirador cerro castillo

Vantage point for the basalt towers of Cerro Castillo and the glacial lagoon at its base within the national park.

Mirador Fitz Roy

Located near the end of the Carretera Austral, this spot provides a distant view of the Fitz Roy massif on the border with Argentina.

Vista a Piedra del Indio

Natural rock formation on the banks of the Simpson River that resembles a human facial profile.

Cascada La Virgen

A roadside waterfall located along the Carretera Austral, surrounded by dense evergreen forest and ferns.

Cascada El Velo de La Novia

A high waterfall in the Rio Simpson National Reserve, visible from the road connecting Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén.

Mirador Glaciar Cayuqueo

Viewpoint overlooking the retreating Cayuqueo Glacier and its associated proglacial lake near the town of Cochrane.

Mirador Chile Chico

Elevated platform providing a panoramic outlook over the town of Chile Chico and the expansive waters of General Carrera Lake.

Mirador Laguna Verde

Roadside stop offering views of the deep green waters of Laguna Verde against the arid landscape of the Aysén interior.

Parque Mirador Rio Simpson

Located on the outskirts of Coyhaique, this park offers views of the Simpson River valley and surrounding mountain ranges.

Mirador del salto del rio Ibáñez

Overlooks a powerful waterfall on the Ibáñez River, located near the village of Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez.

Mirador Douglas Tompkins

A sheltered viewpoint in Patagonia National Park overlooking the Chacabuco Valley, a site of significant grassland restoration.

Mirador Cochrane

High point providing a clear view of the town of Cochrane, the Cochrane River, and the surrounding peaks of the southern Aysén region.