Discover the seasonal beauty of Chilean Patagonia! Learn about the vibrant landscapes of spring-summer and the tranquil, warm hues of autumn. Plan your trip to Aysén and experience the unique charm each season has to offer

During our latest Signature Trip on the Carretera Austral, we uncovered how global warming is impacting the rivers and lakes of Chilean Patagonia. Discover the changes in snowmelt cycles that could significantly affect local wildlife and reflect on the urgent need to protect these pristine landscapes from the effects of climate change.

Discover Glacier Pío XI, the advancing giant of Chilean Patagonia. Learn why this massive glacier defies global trends and continues to grow while reflecting on the urgent need to protect these unique natural landscapes.

Discover how Patagonia's glaciers change in spring, from breathtaking ice colors to increased river flows. Plan your trip and explore these natural wonders with fewer tourists this season

Celebrate Chile's Fiestas Patrias with a unique Patagonian twist. Discover the differences between the huaso and gaucho, grill and spit barbecue, and the guitar vs. accordion in Chile's diverse cultural regions. Plan your 2025 Patagonia adventure now!

Discover why spring is the best time to visit Chilean Patagonia. Explore nature at its finest, with vibrant landscapes, wildlife watching, and outdoor activities in the Aysén region.

Watch the breathtaking ring of fire during the 2024 solar eclipse this October 2nd, visible from Patagonia. The Aysén region awaits you for a magical astronomical experience in a unique world destination.

Why Patagonia is a Cold Desert: Discover why Patagonia, despite its lush appearance, is considered a cold desert. Learn about its unique climate, the impact of the Andes, and the fascinating flora and fauna adapted to this harsh environment.

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Chilean Patagonia and get answers to the top five questions about this remote and stunning region. Learn about its location, the meaning of "Patagonia," the best time to visit, must-see destinations in Aysén, and top activities to do in Northern Patagonia. Plan your perfect adventure with our comprehensive guide.

The Aysén region, located in the far south of Chile, is a paradise for adventure lovers. Its unique geography offers a wide range of activities that challenge even the most experienced explorers.

Explora los majestuosos bosques de la Región de Aysén en Chile. Descubre la biodiversidad única de los bosques siempreverdes, caducifolios y pantanosos, y comprende la importancia de su conservación en este paraíso natural del sur de Chile

Discover how the Aysén region celebrates bird migrations on World Migratory Bird Day. Explore the importance of conserving these species and learn about some of the migrations that occur in this natural paradise in southern Chile.

Located in Chilean Patagonia, Cerro Castillo National Park is an emblematic destination for biodiversity conservation along the Southern Highway

Discover the fascinating experience of birdwatching in the stunning region of Aysén, in Chilean Patagonia. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of one of the most pristine and magical landscapes in the southern hemisphere, while you explore the great diversity of birds that inhabit this unique region.

What for the majority may be a recreational activity, for the Ayseninos it is their daily bread when it comes to preparing for the coldest months of the year. That is why in Patagonia it is planned from the beginning of autumn, with tasks such as collecting wood and fruits, or equipping the car with chains to avoid accidents even in the quietest streets of the towns.

From the traditional lamb on a stick, to the enormous variety of fish from rivers and lakes, the Aysén region has many options to delight the palate of even the most demanding diners.

Recently AysenJourneys launched a new program that transcends the meaning of the word luxury. We wanted to provide an experience where every moment is a unique and unrepeatable jewel. An intangible treasure that will be kept in your memory and heart.

Every summer in Chile these traditional festivals are celebrated in the Aysén region, where the inhabitants of the Carretera Austral dance to the rhythm of Chamamé, enjoy roast lamb on a stick and dress like country people, in the most remote towns. Old stories are remembered and time is spent reminiscing.

Starting this month of February, entry to this natural attraction near Puerto Río Tranquilo will be allowed for all tourists accompanied by a guide, and everyone must comply with some requirements and protocols. The Exploradores Glacier awaits us again!

Until recently, much of this pristine territory was conserved by the Thompson Foundation, now passing into the hands of the State in 2018. Visitors have plenty of options in this ecological conservation space: trekking, fly fishing, native fauna watching, camping, accommodation in hotels, among many other outdoor activities.

Many of our travelers have asked us about alternatives to visit both the Torres del Paine, in Magallanes, and the Carretera Austral in the Aysén region. The good news is that there are various alternatives for every budget and time availability, which can be widely managed by Aysen Journeys.

On the Carretera Austral Norte, and very close to the Queulat National Park, we find this magical town that has been built thanks to an ancient colonization by Germans and the hard work of the Huilliche and Chilote people. Today, this rich mix of traditions delights us in terms of gastronomy and architecture for those of us who visit this corner of Patagonia.

This national park located less than 100 kilometers south of Coyhaique offers us countless activities to do, most of them outdoors. In addition, it is one of the main habitats of the huemul, and it is quite a challenge to try to spot it, even from a vehicle on Carretera Austral.

Check out this tour of the Spanish communicator through Chilean Patagonia through his eyes and his story in audiovisual format.

Our tour operator participates for the first time in this important event with incredible discounts of up to 40%

The Adventure Travel Trade Association calls for changing the paradigms and bases of philosophy to understand the new challenges implied by the increase in the number of trips and the impact that this means for destinations.

The authorities ordered its definitive closure and its ice walks prohibition due to the unstable conditions in the sector.

An invitation from Sernatur managed to bring the documentary filmmaker from Murcia to the country to travel between Coyhaique and Caleta Tortel. Aysen journeys was supporting the logistics of his adventure.

The call was made by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which highlighted the need to continue strengthening investments in infrastructure and connectivity.

Our director Paula Christen represented Mallin Colorado and Aysen Journeys in Hokkaido, where she gave a speech about what it is like to work in a family business in Chile in tourism matters.

A lot of adrenaline and a passionate audience is what you experience in this classic traditional festival that takes place in Puerto Ibáñez, on the Carretera Austral. The riders leave everything behind as they ride their indomitable horses, while dancing and singing to the rhythm of the chamamé.

The most desired activities of the Carretera Austral emerge in its surroundings, such as sailing to the Marble Caves and the Laguna San Rafael tour. That is why it is difficult to imagine a trip to Patagonia without experiencing the flavor of Chelenko, the name given by the Tehuelche people to the largest lake in Chile.

A trip to Tortel invites us to walk along its wooden footbridges next to the ocean, but the adventure is not complete there without visiting the closest natural jewel to this town on Carretera Austral. After a two-hour navigation we venture to the northern border of the Southern Ice Fields, in a remote area where there are surprises beyond the glacier itself.

From Mount San Lorenzo, the second highest peak in Patagonia, the tongue of one of the most recommended glaciers for walking on ice descends.

This time we traveled to the imposing Exploradores Glacier. From Puerto Río Tranquilo, on Carretera Austral, one of the most popular tours in Aysén starts and takes us to the confines of the Northern Ice Fields. A walk through an evergreen forest takes us into the eternal ice of the Exploradores, in the Laguna San Rafael National Park.

Both the North Ice Fields and the South Ice Fields offer us magnificent locations to get to know glaciers up close in the Aysén region. Here we tell you where and how to get to the most requested.

There are multiple attractions and places to visit in case you are in Coyhaique and have little time to explore.

Learn about the history of this ghost town (now a place of tourist interest) in the words of Sebastián Abeliuk, our journalist at Aysén Journeys, with a report published in various media, including Domingo magazine of El Mercurio.

To the south of the Carretera Austral, this city of 3,000 inhabitants was the scene of the first European explorers who arrived in Patagonia during the 1920s. Today it is an important tourist pole thanks to its proximity to tourist attractions such as the Northern Ice Fields, lakes, Andean glaciers and large national parks.

If the plan is to venture through the most scenic route in Chile, there are several precautions that we must consider so that this is a dream trip and not a nightmare.

Possessing a dazzling natural beauty, the Queulat National Park has become the most visited in the Aysén region. The ease of access and the wide variety of trails of different lengths and difficulties allow thousands of tourists to visit each year.

The search for comfortable shoes, light luggage and rainproof clothing are some of the maxims for your next adventure in Aysén.

From music to listen to during the trip, to comfortable and waterproof shoes for possible walks in the rain. We tell you the essentials for your next adventure with Aysen Journeys.

Find out how long it can take between the main towns on the Carretera Austral.

The route south from Coyhaique is magical. Traveling there reminds us of those past times when traveling along the Carretera Austral was quite an adventure, since many of its sections still remain unpaved and in poor condition. In this blog we tell you a little about what it is like to travel between the regional capital and the towns of Villa O'Higgins - Caleta Tortel.

Magazines of the importance of AFAR have published wonderful articles that talk about our routes in Aysén, highlighting the views that tourists enjoy during accommodation in Mallín Colorado and the beauty of the Marble Caverns.

Located very close to the mouth of the Baker River, this logging town is one of the main tourist spots on the Carretera Austral. The reason is simple: instead of having paved streets, its inhabitants have designed paths made of cypress wood that invite us to walk all over the place.

The Nef, of glacial origin, and the Baker, which shines with its turquoise waters, join inextricably to the south of Puerto Bertrand until they reach their mouth next to Caleta Tortel. This is the Confluencia del Baker, one of the most visited tourist attractions on Route 7.

Over millions of years nature carved a rock formation in Chilean Patagonia. Today, this attraction is top 5 in the preferences for travelers who come to visit General Carrera Lake. To get to the caves you must take a boat from Puerto Río Tranquilo.