Millenarian and unique glaciers and ventisqueros make that this chilean region is a good sample of why chilean feel proud of being the most austral country of the world. Its natural wealth, which is possible to discover in the wonderful adventure of the Camino Austral, is one of the favorite routes of national and foreign tourists.
San Rafael Snowdrift
Located at the east of San Rafael lagoon. Embedded in Laguna San Rafael National Park, it represents the main tourist destination of Aysén region.
It has its origin in San Valentín mount and descends to the littoral with an expanse of 50 km. It has a lagoon source of 1,000 meters by 50 - 60 meters in height.
It constantly slides ice masses over the lagoon.
Jorge Montt Snowdrift
Situated to the south of Caleta Tortel - South Ice Fields - Baker Channel. This snowdrift presents a huge wall of bluish ice, which comes from South Ice Field. Its beauty exceeds any description.
The zone is mountainous with abundant vegetation and large rocky floored beaches.
This snowdrift, originated in South Ice Field, runs into Baker channel, which gives rise to a lot of huge bluish ice blocks, and is placed on the north-east border of Bernardo O Higgins National Park.
O'Higgins Snowdrift
Located to the south of Villa O Higgins.
With 8 km. in width and 150 meters in height, above lake water level, it is a place of a very beautiful view.
It is situated between South Ice Field and O Higgins lake.
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