Pumalín’s profound woodlands stretch to the fjords, forging an extraordinary coastline admired worldwide. Graceful waterfalls cascade from glaciers, descending over steep granite cliffs, while the Michinmahuida and Chaitén Volcanoes majestically adorn the panorama.Notably, the park shelters the endangered Alerce (Fitzroya) tree. With a remarkable 3,000 years of existence, these ancient trees narrate a timeless tale of the immaculate ecosystem concealed within the Palena Province.

The magnificent Cerro Castillo peak lies 7,605 feet above Coyhaique and Río Ibáñez, and in the area surrounding it, you’ll find a trekking circuit that has been named one of the most beautiful in all Chile. The Lenga and Ñirre forests are home to Huemules (South Andean Deer) and it’s not uncommon to spot one near the Ibáñez park entrance, just next to the Carretera Austral. The hanging glaciers form lagoons with bright turquoise waters, giving even more color and life to a unique landscape.

The Chacabuco River carved vast valleys, a historical corridor for nomadic tribes and diverse wildlife. Formerly dominated by cattle ranches, the grasslands rebounded remarkably, now boasting unmatched biodiversity in Aysén. The Patagonian steppe dazzles with majestic mountains, fiery autumnal Lenga and Ñirre forests, abundant wildlife, and stunning lagoons like Cochrane and Jeinimeni. These landscapes embody an extraordinary ecosystem restoration success, a major conservation triumph in the country.

San Rafael presents a breathtaking tapestry of fjords, channels, islands, inlets, and ice. As a designated Biosphere Reserve, it serves as the primary gateway to Chile’s Northern Icefields. Travelers flock from Puerto Chacabuco or Puerto Tranquilo to witness the grandeur of the San Rafael Glacier, beholding its pristine expanses and rich biodiversity. This captivating haven in Aysén has been celebrated by historical luminaries like Charles Darwin, Fitz Roy, and Alberto de Agostini, further enhancing its allure to visitors worldwide.

The Paine Massif, hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the World and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, stands as an exquisite geological masterpiece, captivating trekkers and climbers worldwide. These mountains lure adventure enthusiasts, propelling it to become Chile’s third most-frequented park. Its renowned trekking circuits – the O and the W – are must-visit trails, granting access to breathtaking turquoise lakes, glaciers, forests, and pampas. The park also shelters a diverse array of wildlife, including Pumas, Huemuls, Ñandús, and Guanacos.

Named after Alberto de Agostini, a priest and mountaineer who explored and photographed the region, the park ranks as Chile’s third largest. The 22-mile Darwin Range stretches into the Pacific, shaped by awe inspiring glaciers from Chile’s third largest icefield. Positioned around 800 nautical miles south of Punta Arenas, the park received UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, securing its place among the planet’s 24 most pristine eco regions. Within its boundaries reside remarkable creatures like Elephant seals, dolfins and humpback whales.

Yendegaia boasts vast pampas, fjords, channels, and unexplored mountains, once traversed over land by the Selknam and by water by the Yámanas people. In the Yagan language, Yendegaia translates to “Deep Bay.” Situated in Tierra del Fuego, this park achieved Biosphere Reserve status through the donation of over 93,900 acres by the Yendegaia Foundation, led by Doug and Kristine Tompkins. The Chilean government contributed 274,287 acres. Encircled by the Darwin Range and Lake Fagnano, this pristine haven graces the world’s edge.

Cape Horn holds a unique distinction as the meeting point of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, boasting a history enriched with tales of intrepid sailors venturing to the planet’s southernmost tip. The region hosts diverse marine avian species, including the Southern Giant Petrel, while its sub-Antarctic forests adapt to the relentless gales, growing short and stout. This area earned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, safeguarding 7,331,706 acres of land and marine ecosystems – Chile’s first protected wilderness of its kind.