Explore a Gateway to Untouched Wilderness
Welcome to La Ruta de los Parques de la Patagonia, a breathtaking 1,740-mile journey through some of the world’s most pristine landscapes in southern Chile. This route connects 17 parks from the Carretera Austral to Cape Horn and includes more than 60 communities along the way.
Why La Ruta de los Parques?
More than just a passage through nature, it is an immersive experience in conservation and sustainable tourism.
Traverse a mosaic of pristine ecosystems – pampas, lush rainforests, imposing glaciers, active volcanoes, shimmering lakes and meandering rivers. Witness the dramatic unfolding of fjords, islands, and hidden hot springs, all set against the backdrop of the majestic Andes Mountains cascading into the ocean.
This terrain is rich in cultural heritage, a blend of Chilote, Gaucho and European influences that have long nurtured these lands. As you navigate this area, you are actively engaging with the local culture, customs, warmth and traditions, and helping to sustain the development of the region.
Unveiling Hidden Gems Along the Carretera Austral
A Road Like No Other
Known as Route 7, the Carretera Austral is the starting point for “La Ruta de los Parques de la Patagonia.” This untamed treasure takes us back to before the arrival of the colonizers and is considered one of the world’s must-see roads.
Stretching 746 miles from Puerto Montt to Villa O’Higgins, it includes 10 National Parks that are home to an extraordinary variety of native and endemic flora and fauna.
Experience the majesty of nature in its ever-changing forms as you bike, drive or hike along the Carretera Austral.
Explore Iconic Places Along the Route
- Alerce Andino National Park
- Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park
- Queulat Hanging Glacier San Valentín Glacier at Laguna San Rafael National Park.
- Lake Chelenko (General Carrera)
- Patagonia National Park.
- Tortel.
- Villa O’Higgins.
- Torres del Paine National Park.
- Tierra del Fuego.
- Navarino Island.
- Cape Horn.
Are You Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Join us as we explore the untouched beauty of Patagonia and discover why it remains a premier destination for travelers and adventure enthusiasts alike.
Your extraordinary journey into the wild awaits