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Hornopirén | ||
region | Región de los Lagos | |
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Residents | 3.629 (2017) | |
height | 16 m | |
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Hornopirén is a small port town in the Región de los Lagos in Chile. The city is in the northern section of the Carretera Austral just not far from Puerto Montt. Near the city is the Hornopirén volcano and the Hornopirén National Park. This region and the Pumalín Park in the south are popular excursion and hiking destinations.
background
getting there
By bus
There are bus connections along the several times a day Carretera Austral to Puerto Montt in the north and Chaitén or Caleta Gonzalo in the south.
In the street
Hornopirén is 100 km south of Puerto Montt at the Carretera Austral. To the south, a gap in the road is bridged with a ferry connection.
By boat
There is a direct ferry connection to Caleta Gonzalo. However, it is common to drive south via the ferry to Leptepu. (Duration 3:45; passenger CLP 5,350; vehicles cost extra; bikes free). From there you can take the ferry to Caleta Gonzalo after 10 km by road (free of charge).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Coastal promenade with a park in the south
- Hornopirén volcano
activities
shop
kitchen
accommodation
camping
- Camping El Cobre. Ecocamping with beautiful parceling in the rainforest, right on the fjord, quiet and secluded, no Wi-Fi, nice cafe.Price: CLP 4,000 p.p.
health
Practical advice
trips
- Cochamó. With unique mountain tours in Cochamó valley.
- Futaleufú. Rafting and whitewater center.
literature
Web links
An official website is not known.