Chile 2023

Day 15: October 16

Puerto Ibáñez - Puerto Río Tranquilo

Chile 2023

Itinerary

Morning, today we’re heading on. At first the road was paved, but not for long.

Morning, today we’re heading on. At first the road was paved, but not for long.

After the village of Villa Cerro Castillo, the gravel road began... About 120 km on a gravel road. Average speed 50–60 km/h.

After the village of Villa Cerro Castillo, the gravel road began... About 120 km on a gravel road. Average speed 50–60 km/h.

We are approaching our destination, the village of Puerto Rio Tranquilo. In the distance, Lake General Carrera can be seen.

We are approaching our destination, the village of Puerto Rio Tranquilo. In the distance, Lake General Carrera can be seen.

Our little house for tonight

Our little house for tonight

The house has a traditional stove. I’m arranging our belongings.

The house has a traditional stove. I’m arranging our belongings.

We went for a little walk around the village.

We bought a tour to the Marble Caves for tomorrow (we came here for them).

General Carrera Lake. The largest in Chile.

General Carrera Lake. The largest in Chile.

Having dinner. Italian pasta and delicious Chilean wine made from Carmenère grapes.

Having dinner. Italian pasta and delicious Chilean wine made from Carmenère grapes.

Our route for today: Puerto Ibáñez → Puerto Río Tranquilo

Our route for today: Puerto Ibáñez → Puerto Río Tranquilo