La Valchac

Exploration Path

In this exploration we will focus on the Chacabuco River's valleys and route as a natural corridor traveled by nomadic peoples and diverse wildlife since ancestral times. We will discuss the anthropological and paleontological mysteries its rock formations hold, with caves and fossils that are vestiges of a past that it is still possible to bear witness to. These areas are characterized by their lack of snow in the summer and their low vegetation, devoid of trees. This allows you to observe a flat and open landscape where you can feel and live the icy southern wind. It is an experience among the vestiges of pre-Hispanic history and how they relate to the present and conservation.

Framed by majestic mountains of many hues, the vast Chacabuco Valley stretches from east to west. Sculpted over millennia by geological forces and glacial activity, this breathtaking basin is now home to the Patagonian steppe, where guanacos roam free, pumas leave their tracks, and condors soar high above. The Chacabuco River Valley tells a story of enduring interaction between man and nature - once a refuge for ancient hunter-gatherer groups, and later a grazing ground for the vast herds of the estancia era. Today, its intricate network of trails invites explorers to discover a legacy of transformation, resilience and conservation.