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Explora Patagonia National Park

Wilderness
Chilean Patagonia, Chile

An inviting and sustainable lodge set within iconic scenery, Explora Patagonia National Park is the only non-camping accommodation in this private nature reserve.

Built from local stone quarried in the Chacabuco Valley and interspersed with recycled woodwork, the lodge blends in with the lush grounds that provided the habitat for an array of wildlife. Its 10 elegant rooms are equipped with antique wooden furniture and cosy underfloor heating, and each is individually decorated with photographs of the species and people who make their home in the wilds of Patagonia.

In a separate building with views to Mount Tamanguito, the beamed ceiling bar is an ideal spot for gathering to share stories about the days’ adventures, while the restaurant sources ingredients from on-site greenhouses and often hosts Patagonian asados (barbeques).

Why we like Explora Patagonia National Park

Set within a former sheep and cattle ranch that underwent a rewilding, Explora Patagonia National Park is all at once homely and exclusive. Surrounded by acres of striking Patagonian landscapes it is a unique place that even has a private light aircraft landing strip.

Activities

A seemingly endless network of hiking trails surrounds the lodge, each of which can be tackled alone, or in the company of an expert naturalist guide. The lodge is surrounded by flamingo filled lakes, snow-capped mountains and open grassland, all of which are perfect for exploring by mountain bikes (must be requested in advance) while looking out for guanacos, mountain vizcachas and red foxes. Boating and kayaking can be arranged outside of the park and for something less physically demanding, some of the world’s most scenic drives cut through the reserve.

Sustainability

Aside from their determination to use mostly organic and biodegradable cleaning products, the lodge is almost entirely constructed from local and recycled materials. Patagonia Park itself is also moving toward becoming 100% renewable energy powered.

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Explora Patagonia National Park is nestled in the middle of Patagonia Park in the Aysen region of Chilean Patagonia. The lodge can be reached overland in six hours via a mainly gravel road, which is part of the iconic Carretera Austral. Alternatively take a private 45 minute flight from Balmaceda airport, followed by a 25 minute drive to the lodge.

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