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Chaitén

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Chaitén

The Top 15 Attractions in Chaitén

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Chaitén. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chaitén is a region where 15

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 17, 2025

Villa Santa Lucía

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Villa Santa Lucia was hit hard by a flood in December 2017. It has now returned to being an important connection centre: from here, in fact, it is possible to …

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Yelcho Suspension Bridge

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This is an impressive suspension bridge over the River Yelcho near Puerto Cardenas.

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Chaitén Town and Volcano

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The town of Chaitén still shows the scars of the volcanic eruptions of the Chaitén volcano. In 2008 and 2011, this volcano caused quite a bit of damage. As you …

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Caleta Gonzalo

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Pumalin Park begins as soon as you exit the ferry at Caleta Gonzalo. Valuable information is given to you on a large wooden sign.

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Las Cascadas Waterfalls, Parque Nacional Pumalín Douglas Tompkins

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Unfortunately I forgot to turn on the recordings at the start. That's why you have to turn the tour around and of course plan the same route for the way …

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Ranita de Darwin Trail Parking

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The roads in this part of the national park are unpaved and very narrow. For the rear area you need a 4x4 vehicle.

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Los Alerces Trail Entrance

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This trail is magnificent. It is home to very beautiful specimens of alerce trees, typical of this region of Patagonia. It is also the perfect place to camp. After crossing …

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Volcán Chaitén Trail

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Trailhead to climb up to Volcán Chaitén. It's about a 2-hour (600m vertical) moderately difficult climb and an hour back. The trail is well maintained and the view on top is spectacular. There are public restrooms in the parking lot.

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Pumalin National Park

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Pumalin National Park is located in Chilean Patagonia. In this area of the park there is the Chaiten volcano: its last eruption dates back to 2008: eruptive activity continued until …

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El Avión Café

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Just before El Amarillo there is this new cafe: it is a great place to eat a cake, drink a coffee and use WiFi. The café is shaped like a real airplane fuselage.

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