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SOUTH PUMALÍN PARK – SECTOR EL AMARILLO.
Pumalín, a world class place.
The Pumalín Park is located on the southern edge of the X region, on the Carretera Austral. This project, promoted by Douglas Tompkins, seeks to protect and conserve around 290,000 hectares of Forest. Its entornorico in flora and fauna, is home to many endemic species, including some of the last specimens that remain on the planet. This specimen is the threatened, enormous and millennial Larch, which perches like a giant in one of the must-see places to visit in Patagonia.
The Pumalín Park has several entrances. From Chaitén it is 25 km to the southwest, specifically next to the small town called “El Amarillo”. Here you can find a wonderful little town where you can stock up on food, fuel and crafts. From the town, you can access one of the 3 campsites in the Park, we recommend you follow the access road to the park to the end (approx. 20 minutes of travel), here you will find delimited spaces specially designed for the parking of the Motorhomes. This sector has bathrooms and laundries.
The Park has several marked trails, the most famous of which is the one that goes up to the Chaitén volcano, but it is a journey that will take you at least 6 hours to walk.
We recommend this place 100% for adventurers who want to be in the park, since they can carry out various activities.
ROUTE CONDITIONS
The northern access route from Chaitén is fully paved / paved. Said route, it will take you to travel about 30 minutes approx. The southern access route is paved / asphalted from Lake Yelcho distant about 40 minutes away. From Coyhaique or Balmaceda the route is paved / paved in sections. Section 1: pavement / asphalt; Coyhaique – Puerto Cisnes Crossing (3 and ½ hours). Section 2: gravel / gravel; Crossing Puerto Cisnes – Puyuhuapi (2 and ½ hours). Section 3: pavement / asphalt; Puyuhuapi – La Junta (1 and ½ hour). Section 4: gravel / gravel; La Junta – Yelcho Lake (3 hours).
REST AREAS
The Pumalín park itself is a first level rest area. So don’t hesitate to park / park in this place.
For more detailed information visit the park’s website HERE
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SERVICE
Only cellular signal in "El Amarillo"
There is no Vulcanization / Rubber service.
There is a supply market in "El Amarillo"
There is no ATM. (Only in Chaitén, the closest).
There is a service station (Gas Station, "El Amarillo")
There is no pharmacy.
There is no primary care service, the closest "Chaitén".
TRAVEL TIPS
Check the official website of the Park
Check the official website, you will find all the necessary information about the trails and camping sites.
Visit the Puma Verde Market in El Amarillo.
This market offers a variety of gourmet foods and local crafts that you cannot miss.
Enter the park freely the park ranger will pass later.
Always in the southern access there are people waiting to be charged, but after waiting several minutes it is not necessary to wait for a pass to enter, just look for your place and that's it. The park ranger will stop by and charge you for admission.
