The Carretera Austral (CH-7, in English: Southern Way) is the name given to Chile's Route 7. The highway runs south for about 1,240 kilometers (770 mi) from Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins , passing through rural Patagonia .

Jan 23, 2025 · Dive into the logistics of a road trip along Patagonia's Carretera Austral, home to the region's best hiking & national parks, with this 8,000-word guide.

Dec 2, 2024 · In this complete guide to travel the Carretera Austral you will find information to travel the scenic Chile’s Southern Highway, one of the most beautiful in the world. The Carretera Austral starts in the city of Puerto Montt, crosses scenic landscapes between lakes and mountains, culminating after 1230 km in the town of Villa O’Higgins. Let ...

Jan 13, 2019 · The Carretera Austral in Chile is 1240km (770 miles) long, most of which is now paved (Puerto Montt to Villa Cerro Castillo at the time of writing). Driving the Carretera Austral is experiencing Chile’s if not South America’s finest road trip …

Jul 5, 2019 · Glacial waterfalls, tropical plants, dolphins, marble caves: Patagonia’s remote Carretera Austral is an explorer’s paradise. Waterfalls cascade from a hanging glacier in Quelat National Park, a...

On the Carretera Austral, get to know a piece of paradise. Almost untouched by man, these warm rainforest lands were declared a Nature Sanctuary. Walk along its paths designed for long journeys, go trekking and canyoning on its fjords and camp at the foot of isolated secret waterfalls.

Sep 22, 2024 · Driving the Carretera Austral is an epic road trip experience. This road passes several national parks with glaciers, forests, rivers, and volcanoes. It’s a must for all nature lovers and hikers visiting Chile.

Feb 1, 2025 · The Carretera Austral, also known as Chile's Route 7, is a road that stretches over 1,200 kilometers through Patagonia's most breathtaking landscapes. This 10 to 21-day self-drive itinerary will take you through lush forests, towering glaciers, and serene lakes.

Mar 3, 2023 · Here is our Carretera Austral road trip itinerary that includes tips on must-visit places, top activities, where to start and end your journey, how to rent a car, road conditions, and much more.

Mar 3, 2023 · Carretera Austral is an epic scenic road that will show you some of the most beautiful places in Chilean Patagonia. You'll see impressive fjords, turquoise lakes, active and dormant volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, majestic glaciers, dense …