Queulat Glaciers, Glacier formation in Aysen Region, Chile
The Queulat Glaciers display massive walls of blue ice that cascade down steep mountain cliffs into the Tempanos Lagoon below.
Captain Enrique Simpson documented in 1875 that the glacier extended near the sea, but it has since retreated 7,800 meters inland.
The name originates from the Chonos indigenous people's language, referring to the constant sound of waterfalls in the surrounding area.
Visitors can observe the glacier from designated viewpoints along the Carretera Austral highway or take hiking trails for closer perspectives.
The glacier maintains its presence throughout the year despite the temperate rainforest climate, creating a rare ecological intersection.
Location: Aysén Region
GPS coordinates: -44.43031,-72.49617
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:20
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.
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