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Follow the Carretera Austral from Coyhaique to Río Simpson National Reserve and Puerto Aysén for river walks, a cascade photo-stop and a waterfront lunch. This six-hour day trip pairs easy trails with panoramic viewpoints and local culture.
Follow the Carretera Austral from Coyhaique to Río Simpson National Reserve and Puerto Aysén for river walks, a cascade photo-stop and a waterfront lunch. This six-hour day trip pairs easy trails with panoramic viewpoints and local culture.
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Operated by Tangol · Coyhaique, Aysén Region
A cold wind slides down the valley as the bus leaves Coyhaique, tires whispering along the Carretera Austral. Within 30 kilometers the landscape opens: ribbon rivers, steep-sided valleys and the Simpson River, which dares you to slow down and listen. A short, flat walk along the riverbank brings close views of lenga and coigüe forest, river braids pushing clear water over polished stones and the rounded bulk of Queque Inglés hill holding the skyline.
moderate.
6 hours.
Suitable for travelers with light to moderate fitness — mostly short, flat walks interspersed with driving.
Walks along the riverbank are short—typically under 2 km total on flat, well-marked paths, suitable for most fitness levels.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included and generally features Chilean staples — seafood or meat dishes with regional sides depending on availability.
Restrooms are available at the visitor center in the reserve and at restaurant stops in Puerto Aysén; facilities are basic but maintained.
The tour is listed as suitable for varied fitness levels, but travelers with significant mobility limitations should contact the operator in advance because some ground at viewpoints can be uneven.
Puerto Aysén grew as a maritime and supply town; local stories include community actions led by figures like Father Antonio Ronchi who improved social services in the 20th century.
The Simpson River and surrounding temperate rainforest are ecologically sensitive — stay on trails, avoid trampling understory plants, and pack out all waste to protect slow-recovering habitats.
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