Coyhaique, Regional capital in Patagonia, Chile
Coyhaique is the capital of the Aysén Region in Chilean Patagonia, positioned between the Simpson and Coyhaique Rivers at 302 meters (991 feet) elevation. Snow-covered mountains surround the city and shape its location in the southern part of the country.
The foundation took place on October 12, 1929, as a settlement point for agricultural development in the region. This decision marked the beginning of organized colonization in Aysén and transformed the area into an inhabited center.
The central plaza shows a pentagonal shape dedicated to the national police force, while regular markets offer local products and crafts from the region. These events bring residents and visitors together, making it a social meeting point of the city.
Travelers reach the place through Balmaceda Airport, roughly 34 kilometers (21 miles) away, or via the Carretera Austral highway connecting to other Chilean destinations. The road link offers a direct route through the Patagonian landscape.
The position between mountain ridges creates temperature inversions that cause specific climate patterns. These conditions lead to weather peculiarities different from other cities in the Patagonian zone.
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