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The lost valley of Cochamo

Posted by rouvnico | 29th October 2009

If you are going to Chile , if you like wildlife and incredible scenery , if you like walking or doing horseriding and mountain climbing
just go to : the valley of Cochamo , in the lakes district , 2 hours from Puerto Varas by local bus.
An amazing paradise for the nature lovers.

Description

Travelers, climbers, trekkers trying to escape the regular tourist stops, wanting to be emersed in Patagonia's nature and desiring for real, unregulated adventure choose to surround themselves by granite domes, waterfalls, rivers and mountains in Cochamó Valley. This trek, known only for a relatively short time, is quickly becoming just as popular as Torres del Paine's trails.

step by step

1°:

to Piedra River

The trailhead officially starts at the end of a gravel road by crossing a wooden bridge and passing a gate with a sign above that reads "El Morro". From there continue for 40 minutes to La Piedra River. If the river's too high to cross via rock hopping, there'

Continued | the lost valley of Cochamo

Travel Help

Chile

I run a backpackers tour operator and spanish school in south of Chile , in the city of Puerto Varas , a quiet little town near by the Llanquihue lake. Any informations you will need about the lakes district , all out door activities you can do here , as rafting , sea kayak , canyoning , trekking , horse riding ...from half day to 8 days treap. If you want to learn spanish and enjoy south america , ask anything you want to know. info@margouya.com saludos Nicolas.

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