Baker River, Glacial river in Aysén Region, Chile
The Baker River extends 170 kilometers from Bertrand Lake to the Pacific Ocean, featuring turquoise waters from glacial sediments.
The Chilean government reversed environmental permits for the HidroAysén dam project in 2014, preserving the natural flow of Baker River.
Local communities near Baker River maintain traditional fishing practices, particularly focusing on Rainbow trout caught from boats and riverbanks.
Visitors should carry Chilean pesos as many rural establishments near Baker River do not accept credit cards or electronic payments.
The Baker River forms a distinctive delta near Tortel, where only the northern section allows boat navigation through the waterway.
Location: Aysén Region
GPS coordinates: -47.79139,-73.56778
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:19
Patagonia extends across the southern reaches of Chile and Argentina, encompassing a range of natural landscapes from active glaciers to volcanic peaks. The region presents a mixture of ice, stone and water, with national parks protecting thousands of square miles of undeveloped terrain. The land was shaped by glacial processes that left deep valleys, lakes and dramatic mountain formations. The collection includes prominent locations across both countries. In Argentina, Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre rise above the valley of El Chaltén, while Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few ice formations worldwide that continues to advance. Los Alerces National Park protects ancient alerce trees that have stood for millennia. On the Chilean side, the Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake form carved rock structures, Queulat Hanging Glacier feeds waterfalls, and the towers of Torres del Paine define one of South America's most recognizable mountain landscapes. San Rafael Lagoon provides access to tidewater glaciers, while remote protected areas such as Kawésqar National Park and Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park preserve extensive temperate rainforests. Historical sites like Cave of Hands display prehistoric rock art.
Carretera Austral
40.1 km
Catedral de Mármol
146.7 km
Perito Moreno National Park
98.5 km
Patagonia National Park
137.5 km
Villa O'Higgins
106.3 km
Puerto Río Tranquilo
146.4 km
Laguna San Rafael National Park
89.9 km
Northern Patagonian Ice Field
88.2 km
Caleta Tortel
2.6 km
San Rafael Glacier
123.1 km
Cerro San Lorenzo
96.8 km
Volcán Lautaro
136.8 km
O'Higgins Glacier
125.6 km
Monte San Valentin
134.2 km
Exploradores Glacier
146.9 km
Nef Glacier
85.6 km
Jorge Montt Glacier
64.2 km
Lago Cochrane Nature Reserve
109.7 km
Arenales
66.7 km
San Quintín Glacier
116.9 km
Bernardo Glacier
97.6 km
Colonia Glacier
69.8 km
Steffen Glacier
35.4 km
Calluqueo Glacier
88.2 km
Mitchell Fjord
26.1 km
Leones Glacier
114.4 km
Grosse Glacier
142 km
Glaciar Exploradores
141.5 kmReviews
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