DESTINATIONS
KNOW THE BEST DESTINATIONS OF OUR PATAGONIA
IN SEARCH OF THE BAKER RIVER
Discover the Baker River, one of the treasures of Patagonia.
The Baker River is born at the southern end of Lake Bertrand, on whose edge is “Puerto Bertrand”, a town of about 500 inhabitants.
The Baker sector provides unforgettable landscapes to those seeking a more contemplative experience. Therefore, if you want to connect with the place, the waterfalls in the confluence sector (I find the Baker and Neff rivers), it is a place that you should not miss.
For lovers of photography, you will find in its almost 175 kms. of route, hundreds of panoramic views to discover and capture all the flora and fauna so characteristic of the place.
There is also a wide range of activities to do around the river. In fact, they are possible to carry out both for the more adventurous and for the family. Horseback riding, trekking, fishing, boating and the famous Rafting in Puerto Bertrand are unmissable!
Along this route, there are two protected areas (“Parque Patagonia” and “Tamango National Reserve”.), Which are worth visiting.
ROUTE CONDITIONS
From Puerto Bertrand to the north, the path borders the Baker River in practically all its extension. As a result of the above, there are a large number of curves that force you to drive with greater caution.
REST AREAS
From Puerto Bertrand, plus less than 12 kms. To the south, the Motorhome can be parked almost anywhere. Of course, you must consider the height of the Motorhome (3 meters) to find the clearest spaces.
We recommend the “Confluencia” sector, where the road widens, allowing parking without complications. There is also the “Parque Patagonia“, 27 km distant. from the town of Puerto Bertrand.
To get to this place, you must follow the south route (16.7 km route). Then turn west towards Valle Chacabuco and 7 kilometers away you will find the entrance to the park. You must exercise extreme caution when traveling this path and, if possible, try to park at the entrance of the park, since due to the large number of loose stones and the narrowness of the road, vehicles suffer a lot on this path and can make you have a bad time if you continue into the park.
Another place we recommend is towards the San Lorenzo sector. There is a camping enabled for Motorhomes, just at the foot of the “Calluqueo Glacier” 43 km away. from the town of Cochrane by the route that goes to “San Lorenzo” (check the Travel Tips for information about the service provider). Also, further south on the way to “Caleta Tortel”, there are a couple of viewpoints where you can easily park and sleep.
We recommend, for a rest stop, the viewpoint of the “Chacabuco” lake, distant about 26 kms. south of Cochrane and a natural parking lot in the “Ñadis” sector, 43 kms. from the town of Cochrane. Here it exists alongside the Ñadis river, a natural parking area covered by a lenga forest.