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About Cochamó |
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Cochamo’s valley is the result of a fusion between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain chain- giving birth to the first Patagonian fjord. The innumerable lakes, rivers and mountains proper to the valley set an extraordinary stage for horseback excursions, trekking, cycling and sea kayaking.
Located only 90 kilometers from Puerto Varas, facing the Reloncavi Estuary, this first among the Patagonian fjords within Chilean territory is oriented between 41°19’05’’ and 42°11’05’’ southern latitude and 71°50’ and 72°41’ western longitude. Only 4,363 people inhabit its 416,500 hectares (1 person for every 95 hectares.)
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Sernatur, the national tourist center, has declared the area, which is surrounded by 7 National parks in both Chile and Argentina, a tourist protection area while The United Nations Organization declared the zone a World Biosphere Reserve in 2007. The area counts on 2 border crossings, accessible year round, through which it is possible to cross over via walking, horseback or boat. This rugged terrain is also accessible by land via Route V69, which originates in Ensenada and passes through either Ralún or Caleta Puelche on Route 7.
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