Queulat National Park

Queulat National Park in the Aysén Region of Chile protects coastal fjords, temperate rainforest, valleys and glacial features in northern Patagonia. The park is best known for its dramatic glacial scenery and waterfalls set against dense evergreen forests.

The most visited feature is the Ventisquero Colgante, commonly called the Hanging Glacier, which can be seen from a short trail and viewpoints that overlook a steep valley and glacier-fed waterfalls. The park also includes fjord-side terrain and secluded forested areas suitable for day hikes and nature observation.

Queulat was designated to conserve the characteristic Patagonian temperate rainforest and its glacially sculpted landscape and to provide managed access for visitors. Park infrastructure is basic in places; many routes are reached from the Carretera Austral.

The park lies in the Aysén Region along Chile’s northern Patagonian coast, with common visitor approaches from the village of Puyuhuapi and the Carretera Austral.

• Ecosystems protected: The park protects temperate rainforest, fjord-side landscapes and glacial features typical of northern Patagonia.
• Typical access: Accessible from the Carretera Austral, with the nearest settlement and common visitor base located at Puyuhuapi.

What to See #

• Ventisquero Colgante (Hanging Glacier): The Ventisquero Colgante is a hanging glacier that terminates above a steep valley, producing waterfalls and glacial runoff visible from short trails and viewpoints.