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LAKE YELCHO NORTH AUSTRAL ROAD
Yelcho Lake, the fishing paradise.
Yelcho Lake, with an area of 116 km² is located about 46 km. south of Chaitén. This lake is one of the most visited by groups of fishermen and families who want to enjoy its waters and its surroundings. This lake is of glacial origin and its waters are emerald green. It receives the waters of the Futaleufú River and drains its waters into the Yelcho River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The lake is known worldwide for sport fishing.
The Suspension Bridge that crosses the Yelcho River is framed as a particular postcard of the place, as well as the Yelcho Glacier, located 4 km from the suspension bridge heading south. In this place there are picnic sites and a path that leads to the Ventisquero (Low difficulty). From the access you must walk along a path of approximately 1.5 km.
ROUTE CONDITIONS
In this sector the Carretera Austral route is currently being improved for future paving. From the Yelcho Lake suspension bridge to Chaitén heading north, the road is fully paved / paved. On the other hand, from the Yelcho Lake suspension bridge to the south the road is gravel / gravel.
REST AREAS
On the route one can park practically anywhere, although the best thing is to try to find sectors with close access to the river to stock up. In the Puerto Cárdenas sector, there are 3 rest areas that we identify. The first is at the intersection with Puerto Cárdenas, there is an esplanade where you can easily park. The second zone is under the Yelcho river bridge, by the south exit. This area is in high demand, so if you want to park here, you should consider having more company. A third area is at the pier of Puerto Cárdenas, if it is not busy you can park there.
All other areas are up to you. We recommend making sure of the height and turning radius of the Motorhome so that you do not have any problems.
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SERVICE
Entel cell signal only.
44/5000 There is no Vulcanization / Rubber service.
There is no market for provisions, the closest "El Amarillo".
There is no ATM. (Only in Chaitén, the closest)
There is no service station (Gas Station).
There is no pharmacy.
There is no primary care service.
TRAVEL TIPS
Enjoy fishing in this place
This place is known for sport fishing, well, under the bridge at the mouth of Lake Yelcho, you can cast your rod and try your luck, we have fished there !!. Another alternative is on the jetty when the afternoon falls you can see the fish jumping in search of food.
Camping Hotel Lago Yelcho
It is worth entering and staying at the camping of the Hotel Yelcho, first class and with all the necessary equipment to camp in Motorhome, due to its privileged location, just a couple of meters you can enjoy an exquisite beach. Daily rate $ 30,000.- per site.
Trekking Ventisquero Yelcho
About 5 kilometers from the Hotel Yelcho to the south is the entrance to the trail and the picnic area. We recommend you anyway to do this walk of approximately 1.5 kilometers.
