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We discovered the fantastic surroundings of Aysén and Coyhaique in a horseback ride around the leafy banks of the Simpson River.

Horseback ride in Puerto Aysén and Coyhaique

Between Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén, Route 240 crosses fields and ravines of a singular beauty, with waterfalls and rocky walls that cause amazement round every bend.
Isabel from Patagonia Green, my hostess at Puerto Aysén, had invited me to go on a horseback ride across this wild geography.
Rodrigo was expecting us at Alcázar estate. He was in charge of Team Patagonia, an undertaking that has been organizing horseback rides, mountaineering excursions and sport fishing outings in the area since 2000.
The detour located 30km from Puerto Aysén indicated the entrance to the field in the surroundings of the Río Simpson National Reserve. Before crossing the narrow bridge, I had already spotted the mount known as Queque Inglés, a formation rising on the border of the road above the lush vegetation and part of the abrupt topography made up by valleys and summits higher than 1,600m.

Horseback ride in Puerto Aysén and Coyhaique

The plentiful Simpson River, which crosses the reserve and borders the Aysén-Coyhaique road, is the perfect scenery for fly-fishing. One of its tributaries is the Cascada de la Virgen River, which ends into a beautiful waterfall which justifies its name.
Once the riding harnesses had been prepared and carrying cloaks in our saddlebags because the weather was threatening with rain, we set out to tour the valley. As a part of the troop, a piebald colt would be amused by galloping ahead of us. Guided by Rodrigo and Luisa, we crossed some gates and a small pampa (plain) following the cattle track.

Horseback ride in Puerto Aysén and Coyhaique

As we advanced, we passed through small woods teeming with coiques, tepas, mañíos, ciruelillos, cinnamon trees and especially chilcos, a predominant local bush. After ascending a hill where we left our horses, we continued our way on foot towards the vantage point. From there, we spotted the joint of the Simpson River and the Caracoles River, a special point for trout and salmon fishing.

Horseback ride in Puerto Aysén and Coyhaique

Contact

Patagonia Green

Av. Lago Riesco 350, (6008102) , Puerto Aysén, XI Región Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Tel: +56 67-2336796
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Location

Caracteristics

Duration

1½-hour and 3-hour horseback rides. Excursions to the mount: 5 hours.

Difficulty

Low.

Useful Data

How to get there

this place is accessed through Route 240, which joins Coyhaique and Puerto Aisen. There is a signpost at the 30th km.

Contact

Patagonia Green

Av. Lago Riesco 350
(6008102)
Puerto Aysén
XI Región Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Tel: +56 67-2336796


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