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Río Simpson National Reserve: waterfalls between Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén

Photos: W. Bulach / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Beside the road between Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén, the Simpson river, forests and the Velo de la Novia and Virgen waterfalls.

Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The road between Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén follows the Simpson river, which gives its name to a national reserve of forests, rock walls and waterfalls. It is a must-stop on one of Aysén's busiest roads.

The waterfalls

At the reserve entrance is the Velo de la Novia (Bridal Veil) waterfall; a couple of kilometres further, beside a shrine, the Cascada de la Virgen. There are short and medium trails.

Visitor centre

The reserve has an information centre with a small museum about the area's nature.

Tips

  • It rains a lot, especially to the west: bring waterproof clothing.
  • Check CONAF opening hours and trail conditions.

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