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Routes
1) Seagull’s route:
Puerto Montt, Calbuco, Puluqui island.
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. In this nice city, founded in
1853 by German settlers, near the Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of the Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, you will find one of the most
beautiful landscapes in this region,
supplemented by a
mix of German and Chiloé cultures. You can also be
sure you will enjoy the best seafood and fish our
country has to offer while visiting the traditional
sector called Angelmó. You will also take a trip to
visit the town square, the cathedral built in 1852,
and others sites with similar features.
The
next day, you will move by the
coastal route to
Calbuco, which in mapudungún (mapuche people’s
language) means “city of blue waters”. This small
city was founded in 1602 and actually is the capital
of Archipelago which contains 14 islands. That's why
its
inhabitants are strongly influenced by the Chiloé
culture. It is well known for its fishing pier and
traditional market. Because of its antiquity, it
contains
a wealth of history
and heritage, such as
San
Miguel Parish
and elements of
pre-Hispanic and Hispanic
presence
in the Municipal Museum.
Later, you will sail waters of Archipelago of
Calbuco 30 minutes to reach Puluqui Island. It will
be an ideal time to capture the beauty of the area
by photography as well as watch the typical animals
of this region roam about their native habitat. Upon
arrival, you will stay in a rural hostel, which
offers typical dishes like “curanto al hoyo”,
barbecue,
chicken casserole, among others, while enjoying
a homely atmosphere.
Here, you will take many adventures and take
part in various activities
typical of our
area.
Come and enjoy
the magic
of the Archipelago of
Calbuco, as it
mixes history, rurality
and sea all in one magical place.
2) Fisherman’s route:
Puerto Montt, Calbuco, Helvecia island, Huar island.
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. In this nice city, founded in
1853 by german settlers, near to Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, we will find one of the more
beautiful landscapes of this zone,
supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures and enjoying of
the best seafood and fish of our country in the
traditional sector called Angelmó. Also, we will
visit the town square, the cathedral built in 1852
and others milestones with similars features.
The
next day, we will move by the
coastal route to
Calbuco, which in mapudungún (mapuche people’s
language) means “city of blue waters”. This small
city was founded in 1602 and actually is the capital
of an archipelago which has 14 islands. That's why
its
inhabitants are strongly influenced by the Chiloé
culture. It is palpable in their fishing pier and
traditional market. Because of its antiquity,
Because of its antiquity,
contains a wealth of history
and heritage, such as
San
Miguel Parish
and elements of
pre-Hispanic and Hispanic
presence
in the Municipal Museum.
We
will arrive at Helvecia, a small island located 15
minutes by boat off the coast of Calbuco. This place
has a special mystique, as it hosts a spectacular
forest of myrtle with its more than thousand years
becomes the oldest in South America. In addition,
the owners have transformed it into a unique space
due to the presence of 6 copies of donkeys and his
relaxed style and off with the system of life that
is outside.
Later, we will sail waters of archipelago of Calbuco
90 minutes to reach Huar island, being an
ideal time for photography and watch typical birds
and marine fauna of this place. Upon arrival, we
will stay in a rural hostel, which offers typical
dishes like “curanto al hoyo”, barbecue,
chicken casserole,
among others, while enjoying
a homely
and familiar, typical of the
southern
field. Here, we will make
various activities typical
of our area, such as
shellfish, fishing
cloth,
visit vegetable gardens,
visit to a beautiful lagoon
with black-necked
swans and
animal husbandry tasks.
Choose this route
because it offers
the best of
our islands,
with their traditions
and virgin forests.
3) Larch’s route:
Puerto Montt,
Andean Larch National park (Chaicas), Lenca, Andean
Larch National park (Sargazo).
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. In this nice city, founded in
1853 by german settlers, near to Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, we will find one of the more
beautiful landscapes of this zone,
supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures and enjoying of
the best seafood and fish of our country in the
traditional sector called Angelmó. Also, we will
visit the town square, the cathedral built in 1852
and others milestones with similars features.
Continuing our
tour, we
travel to
ancient
Andean Larch
Park for
its south entrance
of
Chaicas. This beautiful
site, located
south of Lake
Chapo in
a mountainous area, has an
evergreen forest, and various
types of
native trees as
coihue.
But undoubtedly the main
attraction is
the Larch
that captivates with its
lush beauty, height and
age. Moreover,
within the park we will arrive at Chaica falls,
Chaiquenes lagoon and
Triangle lagoon,
allowing us
a magical
panoramic view
provided by
the nature
of southern
Chile, ideal
for photography.
Lenca
is located in
the famous Carretera
Austral,
along Reloncaví
within the
southeast
of Puerto
Montt. In
this town we are staying
in a cozy
rural hostel, near large
rocks and
overlooking the Andes.
Here we can see
all the beauty of
southern Chile with
its virgin forests
and a great
panoramic ocean views.
Finally,
we will go
back to the
Andean
Larch Park, but this
time on the north side, or
Sargazo
sector entry. Here we find
the possibility
to take pictures, watch
birds and native insects and
appreciate the beautiful
Sargazo lagoon after
about an hour of
trekking.
Then there is
the
millennial
Larch,
as its name implies,
is an unique
and ancient
in our area.
Come and experience
the mystique of the
start of the
Austral Highway
next to the
Reloncaví bay
and most
untouched nature of
Andean Larch National Park.
4) Settler’s route:
Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Llanquihue, Frutillar,
Puerto Octay, Cascada, Ensenada.
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. In this nice city, founded in
1853 by german settlers, near to Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, we will find one of the more
beautiful landscapes of this zone,
supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures and enjoying of
the best seafood and fish of our country in the
traditional sector called Angelmó. Also, we will
visit the town square, the cathedral built in 1852
and others milestones with similars features.
Llanquihue is the third largest freshwater lake in
South America.
It offers
a privileged
view of the
Osorno
volcano and several
cities on
its banks are established
and known
for its architecture and
German traditions.
Walk around
their environment and
discover
its charms, supplemented by
Germanic heritage
is perceived
at each moment
in each of
the cities that
were founded
or influenced
by the culture of
the settlers.
Among them, Puerto
Varas,
the "City of Roses",
a city crowded
with visitors
from around the world, so
it becomes the
tourist capital of
southern Chile;
Llanquihue, city
possessing a
settler
Historical Museum Germans;
Frutillar,
a city
that epitomizes the imprint
left by the
Germans in
their architecture
and culture;
Puerto
Octay, picturesque town
that sits
on the northern shore of
Lake Llanquihue;
Cascada, a small town located east
of the lake
at the foot
Osorno
volcano, which has a great
view of
beautiful scenery, perfect
for photography; and
Ensenada, a town which
has
tourist services and noted
for its traditional
onces and
kuchen, a type of
German
cake.
Get to know all the heritage of Germanic settlers,
along with spectacular views of the lake, volcanoes
and traditions.
5) Kuchen’s route:
Puerto Montt, Ensenada, Petrohué falls, All Saints
Lake, Paso los Pumas trekking.
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. In this nice city, founded in
1853 by german settlers, near to Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, we will find one of the more
beautiful landscapes of this zone,
supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures and enjoying of
the best seafood and fish of our country in the
traditional sector called Angelmó. Also, we will
visit the town square, the cathedral built in 1852
and others milestones with similars features.
The next day
we travel to
Ensenada, a small town
located
on the shores of Lake
Llanquihue.
Here we
get a beautiful and
unique view
of the
natural geographical
environment, which was made by continuous
geological
phases own of our
planet, which eventually
set up a
landscape that blends the
Andes mountain, lakes,
rivers and forests.
Continuing the trip,
we will go
to
Petrohué falls. This
beautiful turquoise
river
known for the strength
of its flow, accused of
being one of
the fastest in the
world.
Here we will
appreciate
a beautiful
natural spectacle that
combines
the Osorno volcano, nice
forests and the
aforementioned river.
Finally,
we will know the
lake All Saints Lake,
which is
named after the Jesuit
priests who discovered it
in the seventeenth century,
while trying to
find a
new route that linked
Chile
with Argentina. This lake
of pure water
and green
represents the classic
landscape of the
Lake District.
We will
enjoy various activities
such as fishing and
an amazing
trek to
the Paso los Pumas.
Come to
relax and
disconnect from the world
with Alternatur in the purest
nature.
6) Trauco’s
route:
Chiloé island: Puerto Montt, Ancud, Caulín
huilliche
community,
Puñihuil
penguins,
Chepu,
Castro, Quento.
Puerto Montt is the capital city of the Lakes Region
in the south of Chile. Located near Calbuco volcano,
with panoramic view of Osorno volcano and
bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, Puerto Montt was founded in 1853
by German settlers. Rich with history and beauty, it
offers one of the more breathtaking landscapes of
this zone,
supplemented by a mix of german and Chiloé cultures.
Visiting the town square will give us a chance to
see the cathedral, built in 1852, and other similar
historically significant landmarks. Also of interest
is the traditional sector called Angelmó which
provides the best seafood and fish of our country.
Chiloé
is an archipelago
located 80
km
southwest of Puerto
Montt, separated
from the mainland by
the Chacao Channel.
Visiting Chiloe becomes a must for a travel
iteinerary. Not only are they beautiful islands, but
they are also known for
traditions
and mystical legends that are
completely unique
in all of Chile.
Once on Chiloe, we will visit Ancud,
a city characterized by its
war forts. These forts are
heritage
from
the Spanish conquest, and served as a
defense against
the Dutch and English
pirates
who attacked the area
continuously during
the colonial era.
Later, we will take some time to
visit the huilliche community
“Ancud
Chilwa Wuapi
Mapu" of
Caulin, a group of people
trying to preserve
and show
the native customs of the
huilliche people.
We will continue
to
Puñihuil Penguin,
unique to the world for the mixed
reproductive process of
the Magellanic
Penguin and
Humboldt
Penguin. Visit to
the islands where these species
nest every
year must be done via boat.
This location is perfect for photographing
the various typical birds.
Continuing on the
tour, we
arrive at Chepu; a
town that
sits on the banks
of the
river of the same name and
next to
the Pacific Ocean.
There, we will
enjoy a
trek through native
forest
which is initiated by a
special train
(called "maderocarril").
This is also an
ideal area
for photography, as there
are excellent vistas of the
ocean, river, flora
and
Chiloe National Park.
Activities in this area include
horseback riding and
possibly fishing in the
calm waters of
Chepu, where you can
find
species such as salmon.
Castro; the capital of the province
of Chiloé, is a city located in the center of the
island. Castro is noted most for its architecture:
its church, built in 1567, represents the classic
architectural style of Chiloé, as well as the
typical stilt houses unique to this island that
reflect the whole culture of a people closely linked
to the sea.
Finally,
we will sail for nearly 20
minutes to reach
Rilán
Peninsula, specifically
Quento town,
taking
a nice sail around the beach.
We will have
time to stroll
along the beach
to
photograph the beautiful
scenery. Next,
consider
a visit to the “Coñico
Farm”, an area close
to Quento
beach: This farm specializes in
dairy, and there is also the
posibility to feed the
calves milk, provide food
for rabbits
and birds. A good conclusion to
this trip would be with
sampling food produced by
the farm, like cheese,
eggs, and milk. At night,
we will stay
in the
rural hostel of Quento. The
next day, activities such
as collecting shellfish
(typical of
the area) and
kayaking,
to finally enjoy a
traditional lunch of Chiloé.
Chiloe: Island with mystical customs and
authenticity ... a unique place to experience
interesting traditions and mysteries.
7) Lumberjack’s route:
Puerto Montt, Cochamó, Río Puelo.
Puerto Montt is the capital city
of the Lakes Region in the south of Chile. Located
near Calbuco volcano, with panoramic view of Osorno
volcano and bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, Puerto Montt was founded in 1853
by German settlers. Rich with history and beauty, it
offers one of the more breathtaking landscapes of
this zone, supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures. Visiting the town
square will give us a chance to see the cathedral,
built in 1852, and other similar historically
significant landmarks. Also of interest is the
traditional sector called Angelmó which provides the
best seafood and fish of our country.
This tour takes us
to the mountainous town of
Cochamó,
located 116 kms
from
Puerto Montt.
In this tranquil
town you
can enjoy beautiful nature walks from
horseback,
as well as
birdwatching in the
Reloncaví
Estuary and off the
cliffs of the mountains.
This peaceful town is
remarkable for the warmth and
kindness of its
people.
We
will continue the journey south to Rio Puelo. The
town of Rio Puelo is located on the banks of the
river of the same name, and is renown for being a
haven for fishing, hiking, climbing and photography.
We will enjoy a pristine view of Yates volcano and a
paradisaical natural environment.
Come
to the south of Chile, see the Austral Highway and
fall in love with the Northern Patagonia, Chile.
8) Puma’s route:
Puerto Montt, Ensenada, Petrohué falls, All Saints
Lake, Hot springs of
Callao trekking., el Cenizo Mountain
trekking.
Puerto Montt is the capital city
of the Lakes Region in the south of Chile. Located
near Calbuco volcano, with panoramic view of Osorno
volcano and bordered
by Reloncavi Bay, Puerto Montt was founded in 1853
by German settlers. Rich with history and beauty, it
offers one of the more breathtaking landscapes of
this zone, supplemented by a
mix of german and Chiloé cultures. Visiting the town
square will give us a chance to see the cathedral,
built in 1852, and other similar historically
significant landmarks. Also of interest is the
traditional sector called Angelmó which provides the
best seafood and fish of our country.
The second day of the tour
we will travel to
Ensenada, a small town
located
on the shores of Lake
Llanquihue. This area provides a
beautiful and unique view of the differing
geographical phases that effected the shaping of the
landscape throughout the eons. Eventually, the
gradual blending of the Andes mountain, lakes,
rivers and forests combined to make this idyllic and
stunning view.
Continuing on the trip, we will then
go on to Petrohué falls. This turquoise river is
known for the strength of its current, said to be
one of the fastest in the world.
Here we will appreciate a
beautiful natural spectacle that combines the Osorno
volcano, nice forests and the aforementioned river.
Later, we will visit the lovely All
Saints Lake, which is named after the Jesuit priests
who discovered it in the seventeenth century while
trying to find a new route that linked Chile with
Argentina. This lake of crystaline green water
represents the classic landscape of the Lake
District.
The next day, we will
begin a
relaxing hike to
the hot springs of
Callao, after
transfer by boat
across the lake
to the port
"El Rincón".
Through the Valdiviana forest, we
will arrive at a rural hostel in Termas of Callao.
This hostel offers the best its
owners can provide; rest,
homemade food,
and the
opportunity to luxuriate in
hot springs that emerge
from the ground.
Finally,
we will take a mild hike to the El
Cenizo
mountain, enjoying the
spectacular landscape, given its
peace and
purity.
We return along a
route that descends
to All
Saints Lake, having
the chance to see
the volcano
Puntiagudo
in all its magnificent glory,
as well as visiting flora
and bird watching
sites along the way.
Come discover, and fall in love,
with the landscapes of the Chilean mountains at the
ends of the world, with Alternatur.
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