Top Things to do in Villa Cerro Castillo
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What to do and see in Villa Cerro Castillo, Aisen Region: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Villa Cerro Castillo, Chile including Cerro Castillo Circuit, Cerro Castillo, Senderos Patagonia - Day Adventures, Paredon de las Manos de Cerro Castillo, TREKKING AUSTRAL, Villa Cerro Castillo, Cerro Castillo Montain Guides, Route X-723.
1. Cerro Castillo Circuit
2. Cerro Castillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By travelmademedoit - Sydney, Australia
Patagonia is jam packed full of amazing hiking! Particularly, the Cerro Castillo day hike starting from the town of Villa Cerro Castillo is a great trail. The 3 pronged peaks of Cerro Castillo lends itself to comparison with its more well known 3 pronged counterpart. That would be Las Torres, which we were lucky enough to see on the W Trek. But with less people and hype, we hold this day hike in similarly high regard. There is a decent amount of information online about the multi-day Cerro Castillo circuit. But we are here to shed some light on the lesser known day hike option. Getting to Villa Cerro Castillo The day hike is easily walkable from the tiny town of Villa Cerro Castillo in Patagonia. If you are planning on travelling Patagonia south to north, hopefully you have visited Río Tranquilo for the incredible Marble Caves. From here, simply organise a transfer at the main bus station. In Patagonian summer as of February 2020, buses depart 8am daily heading to Coyhaquie via Villa Cerro Castillo for $10,000CLP ($12USD). Unfortunately, whether departing the bus earlier at Villa Cerro Castillo compared to the final destination of Coyhaique didn’t seem to change the price. But admittedly we should have questioned more before paying! The bus arrives into Villa Cerro Castillo around 10-11am. If you are not departing from Río Tranquilo, buses frequently head north from Cochrane to Villa Cerro Castillo on route to Coyhaquie. They should be easily booked with a day’s notice in town. Otherwise, if your trip is north to south, a bus should be easily organised from Coyhaquie to Villa Cerro Castillo. The Cerro Castillo day hike The Cerro Castillo circuit is often completed as a 4 day hiking trip. However, we had limited time in Patagonia. This day hike involves walking from the town of Villa Cerro Castillo to the laguna and back, measuring around 15km. It takes 5-6 hours. There is a steep elevation of 1.1km over 7.5km to reach the laguna There is varying consensus online as to where the Cerro Castillo day hike starts, and whether you have to pay or just jump the fence. As of February 2020, you must pay an entrance fee of $5,000CLP ($6USD) to landowners. This is because the beginning of the hike is on private farmland. You must also pay a separate $13,000CLP ($15USD) to the Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo. The prices are extortionate for a day hike and may well put people off. However we assure you that the hike is worth it! In peak season, there are actually national park staff who will explain the trail to you before you set off. To be honest, having someone explain how to follow a trail was fairly unnecessary. It’s not rocket science! Nevertheless, the day hike itself is a very demanding uphill affair. There are phenomenal views back to Villa Cerro Castillo and the surrounding mountainous landscape on route to a stunning lagoon below the Castillo mountain.
3. Senderos Patagonia - Day Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
We are specialists in trekking and horseback riding in the Patagonia region of Aysen, Chile. We offer guided hikes as well as backpacking expeditions in the beautiful Cerro Castillo National Reserve as well as day trips by horseback to the glacial lake of Cerro Castillo.
Reviewed By Coldings - Copenhagen, Denmark
My wife and I did not participate in any of Sendeos Patagonias organized standard tours but were given a special VIP tour of the area from Puerto Ibanez to Cerro Castillo. It is a magnificent road offering varying views of some of the most beautiful of the Carretera Austral and a fourwheel drive is mandatory to access these roads. Mary, our guide, had an amazing knowledge of the area, whether it was the terrain, the geology, the fauna, flora, culture, history, real estate prices, politics etc. And she managed to share her passion for the area in a way that you could not help falling in love with the landscape and place. Had we had more time to explore the backlands by hiking or riding we would certainly have chosen Senderos Patagonia as our guides.
4. Paredon de las Manos de Cerro Castillo
5. TREKKING AUSTRAL
Inspired by adventure, mountain and interest in nature, TREKKING AUSTRAL is born. Trekking, crossings, rock climbing, transportation and equipment rental are some of the services we offer. We invite you to live unforgettable moments in Patagonia! We work with certified guides in ANGM mountain, we are aware when choosing our products and we have all the necessary equipment.
6. Villa Cerro Castillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
7. Cerro Castillo Montain Guides
