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Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
Puyuhuapi, Aysén Region, Chile · Independent · Core Luxury
Eberhard Kossmann opened this 30-room lodge in 1989 on Dorita Bay, built by local craftsmen in native woods beside the geothermal springs that have pulled people into this Aysén fjord for decades. You boat in from the Carretera Austral jetty. Soak, then walk toward Queulat's hanging glacier. Northern Patagonia with no road at the door.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Dorita Bay
- Rooms from 258 sq ft (24 m²)
About Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa
- Opened in 1989 by Eberhard Kossmann: 30 rooms in native wood on Dorita Bay.
- Indoor and outdoor pools fed by local geothermal springs.
- Boat transfer from the Carretera Austral jetty; hiking to Queulat National Park and the Hanging Glacier.
- Sea kayaking on Ventisquero Fjord.
- Entry-level rooms start at 258 sq ft (24 m²).
History
Eberhard Kossmann founded Puyuhuapi Lodge & Spa in 1989 on the shores of Dorita Bay in Chile's Aysén region. Local craftsmen built the 30 rooms in native woods beside geothermal springs that had already drawn travellers into this remote fjord. The house still runs on boat transfer from the Carretera Austral jetty; hiking toward Queulat National Park and the Hanging Glacier, and kayaking on Ventisquero Fjord, are the days.
Experiences
- Thermal springs and wellness — A thermal retreat set amidst fjords and evergreen forests, with spa and wellbeing programmes.
- Arrival by boat across the fjord — Guests reach the lodge by boat crossing from Puyuhuapi, across the fjord to Dorita Bay.
- Aysén cuisine overlooking the fjord — Dining featuring Aysén cuisine with fjord views.
Amenities
- Natural geothermal hot springs (indoor and outdoor pools)
- Full-service wellness spa with massage treatments
- Guided hiking excursions to Queulat National Park and the Hanging Glacier
- Sea kayaking and canoeing in the Ventisquero Fjord
- Gourmet restaurant featuring Patagonian cuisine and local wines
- Essential boat transfers from the Carretera Austral jetty
- Sauna
- Hot tub
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