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 | We are a not tourist-like destination because we understand tourism like a cross-cultural experience, equal to equal, not simply a trade relationship. | | In 16 hectares land you can go CAMPING and hear the sound of the forest, or take a picture of a woodpecker or a pheasant, or pick calafate berries or learn about solar power.
On foot or horse-riding, you can hike to glaciers, Campo de Hielo Norte or Bahía Exploradores or rafting in Baker river… | | Spending some days in this truly off-the-beaten track place, it is maybe a chance not just of being bowled over by the beauty of the mountains, rivers and glaciers - but also of sharing time with villagers and getting to know daily life in the countryside: making bread, the orchards work, care of the animals, picking up firewood at the forest… | | Or even it could be somewhere to learn about organic agriculture, sun-cooking or bio-building. |
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WHAT TO DO
You can skip away from your tent or bunk-bed and explore the 16 hectares land and birdwatching, or appreciate the scenery or build with straw bales, learn about Permaculture, or plan to trekking to Campo de Hielo Norte, or make hand-made soap, cycle around the town…all is possible at this Destino No Turístico and above all, the best thing: go for a walk and mingle with villagers. | | Directions | We are 1,5 Km from Puerto Guadal town, about 20 minutes walking on the road to laguna La Manga.
Puerto Guadal is:
-277 km south of Coyhaique
-100 km west of Chile Chico,
-on the SW shores of General Carrera lake
-10 km east from the junction with Carretera Austral (cruce el Maitén).
PUERTO GUADAL TOWN:
With a population of about 700, it is a quiet town, where it is worth taking a stroll to the docks, by the lakeshores, or to visit the little public Library and have a look at the interesting books about Patagonia.
In Puerto Guadal there are several services: supermarkets, call center, first aid station, post office, petrol station and garage, but there is not pharmacy (a first-aid kit is provided on site). | | Transportation | BUS INFO:
Regular buses run daily through Carretera Austral between Coyhaique and Villa O´Higgins, passing through the junction cruce el Maitén, where will drop off and pick up passengers.
Some companies have weekly buses between Coyhaique and Puerto Guadal.
Other services connect weekly Chile Chico with Cochrane and Río Tranquilo, passing through Puerto Guadal.
HOW TO GET:
By Carretera Austral:
Coyhaique-Cerro Castillo-Cruce el Maitén-Puerto Guadal-Puerto Bertrand-Cochrane-Villa O´Higgins
From Argentina:
The closest border is Chile Chico-Los Antiguos. Daily bus services Chile Chico- Puerto Guadal. Departures around 13:00-16:00 hours
Crossing the lake:
Daily services ferry Puerto Ibáñez-Chile Chico. Daily bus services Chile Chico- Puerto Guadal. Departures around 13:00-16:00 hours
By sea:
The closest harbour is Puerto Chacabuco (80 km from Coyhaique).Ferries sail from Puerto Chacabuco to Puerto Montt, Puerto Natales and Quellón (Chiloé island). | | Airport | BALMACEDA (COYHAIQUE) 240KM |
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 | THE ECO-HOSTEL
This brand-new hostel has capacity for only 10 guests.
There are ONLY 2 dormitories, with 4 and 6 bunk-beds each. | | ECO-KITCHEN: For saving energy and learning, you can use our Parabolic Sun Cooker and the haybox. For keeping your food fresh, you will use an eco-fridge. | | ECO-TOILETS: We use composting toilets, we collect grey water for orchard irrigation and we are working on a solar shower system. | | Our ANTI-SERVICIOS:
-CYCLE-TRANSFER: For going to town (1.5 km) we lend you a bike.
-FAIR TRADE SHOP: There is a little on-site shop where you will find basic necessities, samples of local craftsmanship and vegetables from our orchards.
-TV, CELL COVERAGE, Wi-Fi: Luckily, on 47º South latitude, these services are not available.
-AGRO-FITNESS: The best way for keeping fit is clear paths, chop musk rose, keep streams…
-NIGHT LIFE: Go out to the rocks observatory to contemplate the stars while you listen to the owls.
-BIKE WORKSHOP: We have some basic tools for cyclist travellers.
-AUDIOVISUAL LIBRARY: We have some books about Permaculture, organic agriculture, straw bale building, renewable energies…and some interesting Latinoamerican documentaries too.
-TRAVEL GUIDES: Lonely Planet, Roughguide, Footprint…we are not in any travel guide book , so you are lucky to find us. | | -TENT FOR RENT: If you feel like camping and didn’t bring your tent, you can rent it . Max. 3 people. (Extra charge for renting tent: 4.000 pesos) |
| Room Types
 | Camping | | Mixed Dorm |
| Room Amenities
 | Backpacker facilities | | Mountain view rooms | | Non-smoking rooms | | Safe box in room | | Shared bathroom |
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 | Rate details: GREEN TAX: If you come by car, you will pay 10% more. With takings we buy 2nd hand bikes which we lend them to you for free for going to town. | | Available Discounts: CYCLE DISCOUNT: 10% discount if you are travelling by bike. - CHILDREN 3-12 years old pay only 50% | | Additional charges: A charge may be incurred for extra persons in a room. | | Credit cards: Not accepted on location | | Cancellation policy: (not applicable to online confirmation payments)
Cash payment on arrival. |
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