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

John Hauf  - Lago Plomo

We are not about conserving the land just to put it in a box and not let anybody access it

Laura

Laura  - Patagonia Park

All the time, everything is moving and its alive and beautiful

Luis Ibacache

Luis Ibacache  - Patagonia Park

It's like returning the ecosystem to what is normal

Stefan Varinga

Stefan Varinga  - Puerto Guadal

We should be responsible for what we have around us

Juan Marambio

Juan Marambio  - Santiago

If you’re going to be here just one time in your whole life - why hurry

Mary Vidal

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

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.

Antarctic Guidebook Editor

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.

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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

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Aysen

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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Marble Caves

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Hiking in Aysen

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Things to do in Aysen

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Carretera Austral

Carretera Austral

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Horse riding in Aysén

Horse riding in Aysén

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