Puerto Río Tranquilo

Puerto Rio Tranquilo is a fishing settlement on the southeastern shore of Lake General Carrera in the Rio Ibanez region of northern Patagonia. The village sits directly on the water and serves as a base for boat trips and exploration of the surrounding lake landscape.

The settlement took shape during the early exploration of Patagonia as a stopping point for travelers and a source of fish supplies. Growth was gradual as fishing and boat traffic on the lake remained central to the local economy across the decades.

The settlement was built by fishing families whose descendants still work the waters using time-tested methods passed down through generations. Life here moves with the seasons and the knowledge of the lake that shapes daily routines and local identity.

The village is accessible via the Carretera Austral highway, with basic accommodations and shops scattered through the central area. Plan ahead for boat excursions since options depend on weather and water conditions that change with the seasons.

The village sits near the Marble Caves, a series of natural formations carved into the lakeside cliffs that visitors can reach by boat. These striking rock formations were shaped over thousands of years by the water's constant movement.