Hornopirén is the departure point for the ferry to Caleta Gonzalo, following Carretera Austral. It is a good place to rest and stock up before heading south.
Contao is a small village with a few places to stay, restaurants and stores.
We stayed at Cabañas Rencoret, a simple, well maintained hospedaje.
We ate at Chucao Restaurant.
The …
If you haven't spent the night in Contao, this riverside chalet is the perfect place. You can even swim if you don't mind cold water. A little paradise! Be careful, …
In 2017, this part of the Carretera Austral was a ripio (a dirt and gravel road). It is quite possible that this has changed since then and that this road is now asphalted. Changes are rapid on this legendary road.
Near the pier that leads to Pumalin National Park, you find a small shop that sells a little bit of everything. Before taking the ferry, this is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, including delicious empanadas.