Aysen
Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the best of Patagonia without the crowds.
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Voices of Aysen
We believe that Swoop has a responsibility to understand the concerns and elevate the voices of our friends and partners in Patagonia. While travelling we spoke to our partners about tourism, the economy, conservation, culture, and what makes Aysen so special.
John Hauf - Lago Plomo
We are not about conserving the land just to put it in a box and not let anybody access it
Mary Vidal - Cerro Castillo
If we have tourists that see the importance of the natural areas […] I think the local government will see that value too
Ian Farmer - Coyhaique
Connection with local people is very positive for both the tourists and the local people
On a recent trip to Patagonia, one of the local guides we work with stopped me as I was asking about business that season: "Harriet, remember this is Aysen, we must talk about friends, family and personal matters before we get to business". By understanding and embracing that family and friends are more important to the local people in this area than being on time and getting things done, you'll get so much more out of your trip.
Meet Harriet Head of Swoop Patagonia
What makes Aysen so spectular?
Aysen is Chile’s third largest region in terms of area, covering 41,300 square miles (106,900km²), but it is also its least populated. This feeling of wilderness and space is likely the first thing people mention when talking about Aysen, but that would do it an injustice. There is a huge spectrum of wildlife, landscapes, and people all of which make Aysen such a fantastic place to explore.
Sydney says
Aysen has some of the most spectacular scenery in Patagonia but what really struck me is how diverse the landscapes are. I felt like I had visited Canada, Scotland, Italy, & Switzerland all in the space of a few days.
Sydney Miller Patagonia Specialist
Aysen in Pictures
Views across the glacier forged Patagonia Park.
Cerro Castillo National Park is an incredible place to explore - but the views overlooking the park are potentially more impressive.
A fly-fisherman hones his skills on the Rio Baker.
The changing of the seasons is spectacular to see in Aysen. This photo comes from a frosty morning in Patagonia Park.
The confluence of the Rio Baker and Rio Neff seen from above.
The Carretera Austral skims along the side of a glassy General Carerra lake.
Driving along the Carretera Austral is an excursion in itself. Around every bend in the road is a new view point.
Birds Eye views of the General Carrera Lake
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Marble Caves
Drift between pure marble columns, through smooth, milky white arches that have been carved out over thousands of years. The water beneath is an almost luminescent turquoise, and …
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Dramatic snow-capped mountains, glistening glacial lakes and lush forested valleys make for superb trekking in this unsung region. Explore the fantastic hiking routes in Aysen's …
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Aysen's magic lies in its variety. This region is blessed with mountains, rivers, forests, rainforest, steppe, fjords, and even the North Patagonian Ice Cap. Trek through pristine …
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Discover the traditional gaucho culture so characteristic of the Aysén region by climbing the Andean mountains on horseback. There are dozens of horse riding routes throughout the…
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