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| Villa Cerro Castillo | ||
| region | Región de Aysén | |
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| Residents | 376 (2017) | |
| height | 404 m | |
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Villa Cerro Castillo is a village on the Carretera Austral in the Región de Aysén in Chile. It is the starting point for many tours in the Cerro Castillo National Reserve. The southernmost paved section of the Carretera Austral currently ends in the village.
background
At Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine in the Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena is located with Cerro Castillo a place with a similar name.
getting there
By plane
Next major airport at Coyhaique (near Balmaceda) approx. 60km away with connections to major Chilean cities.
By bus
The bus connections between Cochrane or. Puerto Río Tranquilo in the south and Coyhaique in the north, also stop in place. Here you should try to make a (telephone) advance reservation.
In the street
The village is located on the Carretera Austral, just under 100 km south of the largest city Coyhaique. Via the ferry connection from Puerto Ibanez it is also good at Chile Chico connected to the Argentine border.
In the south is Cochrane the next larger city (3,000 inhabitants).
mobility
The place is very small, the streets are paved and sidewalks mostly exist. It's easy to get around on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The mountain Cerro Castillo in the same name Cerro Castillo National Reserve can also be seen from the village. Otherwise the place offers no sights.
activities
The region is best known for the national reserve and the many hiking opportunities. As almost everywhere in Patagonia, you can go on horseback riding tours and marvel at the impressive nature.
hike
in the Cerro Castillo National Reserve There are many hiking opportunities: you can go up to the viewpoint on the impressive Cerro Castillo mountain in a day tour or go around it in a normal hike on a three-day tour with a tent. There are also other day tours and longer multi-day routes through the park. Overall, the area is not that strong, but it is definitely attractive.
shop
There are a few mini markets in town. The offer, especially of fresh produce, is better than in the southern part of the Carretera (exception Cochrane). You can usually pay by card.
All in all, there are only a few shops in the village.
kitchen
There is a snack bar on the thoroughfare, which is housed in two old large buses and has a special atmosphere. Otherwise there are still a handful of restaurants or cafes in town.
accommodation
Cheap
- Camping Cerro Castillo. At the eastern end of the village, far away from the main road, quiet and spacious on the farm, large lounge with kitchen, Wi-Fi, lukewarm water, camping (CLP 4,000) and refugio (small huts).
health
Practical advice
There is no post office in town.
The mobile Internet (3G) and telephone reception of the provider "Entel" on site are well developed.
trips
Chile's largest lake "Lago General Carrera" is located south of the village. Popular excursion destinations on the lake are:
- Puerto Río Tranquilo. With the famous marble caves.
