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Carretera Austral
GuĂ­a de Ruta Patagonia

Guía de Ruta Patagonia — Expert

CARRETERA AUSTRAL

1,240 km de pura ruta patagĂłnica desde Puerto Montt hasta Villa O’Higgins — rĂ­os, glaciares, bosques lluviosos y silencio. La mayor aventura overland de Chile.

“No road prepares you for it.”

Distance 1,240 km
Duration 7–14 Days
Terrain Grava / Bosque
Season Oct–Abr
Drivetrain Distancia Total
1,240 km
Recomendado Recomendado
7–14 Days
Dificultad Dificultad
Expert
Terreno Terreno
Grava / Bosque
Mejor Temporada Mejor Temporada
Oct–Abr
Mejor VehĂ­culo Mejor VehĂ­culo
4Ă—4 Truck Camper
Mejor vehículo para esta ruta

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YOUR RIG

The Carretera Austral demands a truck that doesn’t give up at river crossings or when weather closes in. Approach angle, full recovery kit, and cross-border documentation are non-negotiable.

4Ă—4 Truck Camper Most Booked

4Ă—4 Truck Camper

Full-size 4WD pickup with rooftop tent, skid plates and all-terrain tyres. Carretera Austral certified. Chile ↔ Argentina border cleared. One-way available.

From $185/day
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SUV 4WD Best for Families

SUV 4WD

Can handle the Carretera Austral with careful driving on paved sections. Limited for wild camping. AWD, not 4WD — know the difference before river fords.

From $139/day
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Puerto Montt
Most travellers begin from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Top up fuel here — stations become scarce after Villa Santa Lucía. Stock food and water for 3+ days before heading south.
Hornopirén
Most travellers begin from Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas. Top up fuel here — stations become scarce after Villa Santa Lucía. Stock food and water for 3+ days before heading south.
Chaitén
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