Chile

Parque Pumalín Douglas Tompkins

Ancient temperate forest fills the space between volcanoes and Patagonian fjords.

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Rain darkens the trunks while boardwalks pass ferns taller than a person. Beyond the forest, steep valleys descend towards narrow salt water.

Pumalín protects a vast band of temperate rainforest, volcanoes and fjord country along the northern Carretera Austral. Signed trails and campsites sit in sectors divided by road and ferry, so moving between them becomes half the story. Severe weather can close access, making current notices essential.

42.563° S · 72.605° W

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Best For

Solo

Neighbouring signed trail sectors make a focused independent journey possible along Route 7.

Family

Short forest paths and campsites can reveal the rainforest without demanding the park's hardest volcanic routes.

Why This Place

Pumalín protects temperate rainforest, volcanoes and fjord country along the northern Carretera Austral.
Signed trails, campsites and visitor sectors are reached by road and ferry, with closures possible after severe weather.
Its conservation story belongs alongside the practical experience of walking through dense native forest.

What to Eat

Caleta Gonzalo's café at the ferry landing bakes fresh bread and homemade meals.

Its fixed-menu sandwiches are the walkers' standby between trailheads.

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