ecotourism

One of the best kept secrets of Chile, La Junta an adventurers paradise. A two hour ride from the town of Puerto Varas is Cochamo located on a fjord. Another 10km by foot will get you to the camp site in La Junta. There are no plastic wrapped tour packages or busses to shuttle thousands of tourists in and out. Every step in this hidden paradise, takes you further into the real paradise of Patagonia. 

With the whales in Chiloé arriving in December through to the end of March, there are two main species of whale that frequent the area. The humpback whale and the massive blue whale, these delicate behemoths of the ocean deserve a lot of respect. 

If you ever need a reason to visit the quaint city of Puerto Varas, here are the top reasons to visit Puerto Varas. Nestled on the lake side of Llanquihue its the best destination for outdoor adventure sports, and avoids most of the tourist package onslaught that besieges Pucón. With all of the conveniences of Puerto Montt just a short trip away, Puerto Varas is a top choice for an extended stay and also makes a good base for exploring the region.

A milk farm just outside Puerto Varas, Fundo Playa Venado, that makes cheese and 'manjar' Chilean condense milk caramel from Jersey cows. A really beautiful property with lush green fields and cows, truly picturesque sight. They welcome visitors and it's one of our favorite stops down Ensenada.