Wake up with the Andean condor in Coyhaique Alto

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Elevation gain: 2,884 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 1,214 ft
Max elevation: 2,614 ft
TrailRank: 38
Min elevation: 925 ft
Trail type: One Way

Coordinates: 1620
Uploaded: June 30, 2014
Recorded: June 2014

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near Coihaique, Aisén (Chile)

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The Andean condor is the national symbol of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and represents power, strength and freedom for the people of Patagonia. In Aysén it’s still a daily event to stop, look up at the sky and marvel at these giants circling in the Jetstream high above without any visible effort. Seeing them up close is a privilege extended to only a few, but if you're willing to get up early, you’re likely to be rewarded in Aysén.

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Punta del Monte Estancia

As you head east toward Coyhaique Alto, the landscape changes dramatically, from deciduous forests to the vast steppe of dominated by coiron grasses; here you’ll see sheep by the thousands! Punta del Monte is one of the larger Estancias of the sector and in addition to high-end wool production, the Galilea family offers horseback riding, fly fishing, condor and migratory bird watching and estancia stays. Yes, you can arrange to stay at the estancia a few days and enjoy their unique style of hospitality and the chance to spend a few days in the rhythm of the gauchos. PLUS, you can sleep in a bit and still be on time for your appointment with the condors! •Special Considerations: Remember that condors are wild animals and thus, their behavior cannot be controlled. Sometimes, you could go the condoreras and not encounter the condors. Alejandro does everything in his power to find them, but it is not 100% guaranteed that you will achieve the sighting that you expect. •Reservations: Please contact Alejandro Galilea in his Coyhaique office to arrange your excursion and payment, Bilbao #398. Contact: (067) 2231601; condores@puntadelmonte.cl; www.puntadelmonte.cl.

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Coyhaique Alto

During your time in the Aysén Region, you will be able to observe these magnificent birds in several sectors and even have the unique opportunity to observe them from only a couple of meters away, at the Punta del Monte Estancia located in Coyhaique Alto, approximately one hour from the regional capital.

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