GENERAL INFORMATION

Aysén is considered as the youngest region of the Chilean territory. There are several theories regarding the name of the Region. There are two of indigenous origin. One proposes that Aysén would come from the Huilliche word “Achén”, which means to fall apart or dismember, typical characteristic of the fjords of the area.

There are 4 provinces: Province of Coyhaique – Province of Aysén – General Carrera Province – Province of Capitán Prat. With a population of 66,568, the most populated city is Coyhaique, where you can find such services as banks, money exchanges, hospitals, post offices, supermarkets, ATMs, technical institutes and universities.

Some of the most beautiful sites in Chile are in Aysen, such as the national park Laguna San Rafael, also a Biosphere Reserve, as well as Lake Leones, Exploradores Glacier, General Carrera Lake and the Ice Fields of Patagonia, the 3rd largest after Antarctica and Greenland. We offer the best destinations so that you can discover the best parts of our land.

A region full of charms and landscapes, surrounded by rivers, lakes, hanging glaciers, evergreen forests, and striking mountains, is a place you have to visit and enjoy. A varied region from North to South, Aysen is the most beautiful region of Chile, without a doubt.