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Explora Patagonia National Park
Chacabuco Valley, Aysén, Chile · Explora · High Luxury
Explora opened its 13-room lodge in 2021 in the Chacabuco Valley — inside the Patagonia National Park conservation story tied to rewilding on land assembled through the Tompkins Conservation project in Aysén — distinct from Explora's classic Torres del Paine Salto Chico property and built around guided exploration of restored Patagonian grasslands and guanaco country.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
About Explora Patagonia National Park
- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Explora opened its 13-room lodge in 2021 in the Chacabuco Valley — inside the Patagonia National Park conservation story tied to rewilding on land assembled through the Tompkins Conservation project in Aysén — distinct from Explora's classic Torres del Paine Salto Chico property and built around guided exploration of restored Patagonian grasslands and guanaco country.
The setting
2 km from Puerto Pañuelo boat port. 28 km from Catedral Alta ski resort.
Restaurants and bars
- Lodge restaurant (menu designed by Pablo Jesús Rivero and Guido Tassi) — Restaurant · Argentine, gaucho culture, local fresh products, wood-fire a · Chef Pablo Jesús Rivero; Guido Tassi (chef asesor)
Experiences
- Onsite Explorations Center tours and activities — Onsite center with maps, flora and fauna infographics, and tours and activities led by expert guides.
- Explorations (walking, biking, high mountain, overland, self-guided) — More than 25 explorations from easy to expert level, included in programmes, across six exploration zones.
- Kayak explorations — Kayak explorations, subject to availability.
- Bicycle and e-bike explorations — Bicycle and e-bike explorations, with equipment provided by the lodge.
- Patagonia National Park Museum — Interactive museum created by Douglas and Kristine Tompkins on the valley's landscape and cultural history.
- Wood-fire asado — Asado cooked over a wood fire, highlighting the gaucho culture of the estancia region.
Amenities
- Museum of Parque Nacional Patagonia created by Douglas and Kristine Tompkins
- Gift shop (Tienda)
- Lounge (Living)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Living
- Tienda
- Exploration equipment: trekking poles, bicycle and kayak equipment
- Spa with 2 massage rooms and 3 hot tubs
- Heating
- Hair dryer
- Nonsmoker room
- Laundry service not included
- Non-smoking rooms
- Extra bed for children (subject to availability)
Awards
- Chile's Leading Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- South America's Leading Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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