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Chile Carretera Austral - Remote Beauty · RV & Camper Van Tourism

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Chile Carretera Austral - Remote Beauty · RV & Camper Van Tourism

**Unique Factor:** 1,240km gravel road, Patagonian wilderness **Route:** Villa O'Higgins to Puerto Montt **Infrastructure:** 6/10 - Basic facilities **Rental:** $80-200/day **Wild Camping:** Generally allowed **Best Season:** December-March **Daily Costs:** $100-250 **Camping:** $10-30 **Special Features:** Glaciers, fjords, forests **Challenges:** Gravel roads, ferry crossings

Destination Overview

**Unique Factor:** 1,240km gravel road, Patagonian wilderness **Route:** Villa O'Higgins to Puerto Montt **Infrastructure:** 6/10 - Basic facilities **Rental:** $80-200/day **Wild Camping:** Generally allowed **Best Season:** December-March **Daily Costs:** $100-250 **Camping:** $10-30 **Special Features:** Glaciers, fjords, forests **Challenges:** Gravel roads, ferry crossings

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
6
Region
Chile, Carretera Austral, Patagonia

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Vast and arid Atacama Desert landscape in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile under a clear sky.

Photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

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Overlooking the Beagle Chanel and Isla Navarino from Argentina

Photo by Carter Obasohan

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person walking on winding road near body of water

Photo by Snowscat

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Vue sur la frontière entre la Bolivie et le Chili à plus de 4000 mètres d'altitude !

Photo by Florian Delée

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a rocky beach

Photo by Hugo Kruip

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a body of water with mountains in the back with Torres del Paine National Park in the background

Photo by Jared Schwitzke

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lake near snow covered mountain during daytime

Photo by Vinicius Guerra

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Peaceful reflection of Andes mountains in Antofagasta desert landscape.

Photo by Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

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Beautiful crossing along the shore of Lake "General Carrera", in the Chilean Patagonia. This route connects route 7 with the city of Chile Chico, a road with multiple cliffs, vegetation and colors.

Photo by Jairo Gallegos

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a lake surrounded by mountains

Photo by Karla Robinson

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A scenic view of rugged mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky, showcasing natural beauty.

Photo by Marek Piwnicki

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A picturesque road view with lush greenery and snowy mountains in the backdrop.

Photo by Diego Gonzalez

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