Patagonia is a place where nature reveals itself in its purest and most majestic form. Here, in the far south of the world, time seems to pause among snowcapped mountains, crystal-clear rivers, ancient glaciers, and forests that whisper old stories. It is a land where silence speaks and the wind touches your soul.
Those who visit Patagonia don’t just discover landscapes of unmatched beautythey also discover a different way of living: simpler, freer,more connected to what truly matters. The small communities that inhabit this region preserve human warmth, respect for the land, and the value of authenticity.
Living in Chilean Patagonia means choosing nature, peace, and depth. It’s leaving the noise behind to hear what truly matters. It is an open invitation to reconnect, to discover… and to stay.
Patagonia is a place where nature reveals itself in its purest and most majestic form. Here, in the far south of the world, time seems to pause among snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear rivers, ancient glaciers, and forests that whisper old stories. It is a land where silence speaks and the wind touches your soul.
Those who visit Patagonia don’t just discover landscapes of unmatched beautythey also discover a different way of living: simpler, freer, more connected to what truly matters. The small communities that inhabit this region preserve human warmth, respect for the land, and the value of authenticity.
Living in Chilean Patagonia means choosing nature, peace, and depth. It’s leaving the noise behind to hear what truly matters. It is an open invitation to reconnect, to discover… and to stay.
Province of
Región de Aysén
Discover the beautiful province of General Carrera, located in the southern part of the Aysén Region. It stands out for its immense size and the beauty of the great General Carrera Lake, officially named in 1959.
Its original Tehuelche name was Chelenko, meaning ‘lake of storms’.
The province includes towns mostly settled around the lake basin, such as Chile Chico, Puerto Río Tranquilo, and Puerto Ibáñez, among others. These towns enjoy a microclimate that makes them especially attractive to visitors exploring this wonderful natural environment.
The commune of Río Ibáñez spans 5,977 km², from the border with Argentina to the heart of the Andes.
It consists of 5 populated centers and is known for its diverse landscapes, lakes, rivers, archaeological heritage, rural traditions, and welcoming people.
Cerro Castillo National Reserve | General Carrera Lake Drain | Marble Chapels Nature Sanctuary
Murta Bay | Exploradores Glacier
South of Coyhaique lies the Cerro Castillo National
Reserve, created in the 1970s to protect the region’s
countless native and endemic flora and fauna
species. This reserve covers 180,000 hectares. Its
untamed nature reflects the natural, geological,
and volcanological changes to which this region
has been subjected for centuries. The Cerro Castillo
National Reserve has several trails, which were laid out and used by settlers in the region for livestock transportation. It allows visitors to cross the Cerro Castillo mountain range that separates the watersheds of the Aysén and Ibáñez rivers.
Limestone rock located in front of Puerto Río Tranquilo, on Lake General Carrera.
The Marble Chapels are spectacular limestone formations located across from Puerto Río Tranquilo, on Lake General Carrera. Just a few minutes away by boat, these caverns have been shaped by thousands of years of waves, which have eroded the stone and exposed the marble in all its splendor. Their unique shapes, sculpted by nature, resemble a great cathedral floating on water, hence their name. The complex is made up of three main formations: the Chapel, the Cathedral, and the Marble Cave. On good days and when the lake level allows, it is possible to sail under their arches and explore their interiors, where the light creates a play of colors on the water-polished walls.
In the northern part of Chilean Patagonia lies Pumalín National Park, created to protect one of the most pristine temperate ecosystems on the planet. Its vast forests, lakes, fjords, and mountains safeguard an exceptional biodiversity.
With more than 400,000 hectares, this park invites visitors to explore trails among ancient alerce trees, waterfalls, and valleys that reflect the untamed nature of southern Chile. Pumalín stands as a symbol of commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism in the Los Lagos region.
The Exploradores Glacier, located 52 km west of Puerto Río Tranquilo along a gravel road toward Bahía Exploradores, is a northeastern tongue of the Northern Ice Field. It descends from Mount San Valentín (4,058 meters above sea level), is 23 km long (12 km visible) and 3 km wide. It is a valley glacier that ranges from 180 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Communal capital located on the northern shore of Lake General Carrera. Its economy is based on livestock, agricultural crops, and local crafts such as clay «cacharritos.»
Thanks to its microclimate, influenced by the lake, it is a fertile area and a major tourist attraction. Highlights include the Ibáñez River waterfalls, the Cerro Castillo National Reserve, and archaeological sites such as the hands of Cerro Castillo, vestiges of the Tehuelche culture.
Known as Chelenko («turbulent waters») by the Tehuelche people, General Carrera Lake is the largest lake in Chile and the second largest in South America, after Lake Titicaca. It covers an area of 978 km², is 200 km long, and reaches a depth of 590 meters. Located at an altitude of 350 m, it drains into Lake Bertrand and then into the Baker River, the largest river in the country.
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