Explorations in
Patagonia National Park

We will go to the Cochrane River rapids in kayak. We will walk to the Lake Cochrane viewpoint and return via the Los Carpinteros trail in the Tamango area. We will cross coigüe forests in the first half of the the exploration and then flank the riverbank with landscapes of pampa and Patagonian steppe. The difficulty level of this alternative is easy.

We leave by kayak along the Cochrane River upstream to Lake Cochrane and along the way we will see how the water's blue tones contrast with the green slops full of nothofagus. We disembark on the beach to continue exploring on foot on a journey that crosses into the Chacabuco Valley. *Only for travelers with experience in distance kayaking or similar.

We will hike through the river valley to Lake Cochrane, which has one of the most crystalline waters in the world. We will contemplate the southern slopes of the Patagonia National Park, one of the main huemul habitats. We will visit the Huemul Post, the base for protecting and monitoring the huemuls that transiting through these areas. We will move through a forest full of birdsong and marked wildlife.

We will leave the lodge on foot and walk upward to view the valley from another perspective. The height reveals the mountains and plateaus that are interspersed with lagoons and forests. This is a very good option for birdwatching in the region as condors, eagles and other species can be seen.

We will begin by entering in a dense Patagonian forest to get to know the variety of flora and its development. We will hike through the natural habitat sector know as "Los Gatos"and then head down to Lake Cochrane, known for having some of the most transparent waters in the world and where we can get out feet wet.