The Carretera Austral between Coihaique and Cochrane.

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Northern Patagonia

For a century, Northern Patagonia has been the most rugged and remote part of continental Chile, the place where scant pioneers quietly set forth a Wild West existence. While life here may still be tough for its residents, Northern Patagonia doesn't lack for scenery. Exuberant rainforest, scrubby steppe and unclimbed peaks crowd the horizon, but the essence of this place is water, from the clear cascading rivers to the turquoise lakes, massive glaciers and labyrinthine fjords.


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Adventures in Northern Patagonia: exploring Chile's verdant peaks and valleys

Oct 26, 2018 • 5 min read

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