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Cross the Baker to follow the “road less traveled” Puerto Bertrand - Cochrane

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Distance
29.4 mi
Elevation gain
354 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
318 ft
Max elevation
794 ft
TrailRank 
30
Min elevation
682 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
453
Uploaded
August 9, 2014
Recorded
August 2014
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near Puerto Bertrand, Aisén (Chile)

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Itinerary description

There are several alternatives for getting from Puerto Bertrand to Cochrane. We suggest opting for the “road less traveled” that provides you with a great introduction to the culture and heritage of the Baker River basin. You’ll cross the river twice via bridges and ferry, in the same way as local residents, and have the opportunity to visit the Museum of the Pioneers where you can learn about the settlers’ ways of life.

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Photo ofRural Museum of the Pioneers of Baker Photo ofRural Museum of the Pioneers of Baker Photo ofRural Museum of the Pioneers of Baker

Rural Museum of the Pioneers of Baker

A project dedicated to rescuing the rural identity of the area. The small museum is housed within the restored administration building of the former Baker Estancia and recreates the decor and conditions of the estancia era. It’s worth a stop to take a closer look at the tools, clothing, furniture, local handicrafts, maps and historic documents on display in the museum, and learn more about its mission to raise awareness about the culture and traditions of the pioneers who first settled the Baker basin.

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El Manzano Pasarela

A narrow Manzano Bridge over the Baker River

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Balsa Baker

The Balsa Baker will serve to get you back to the eastern side of the river. This is one of the few remaining rural ferries, powered completely by the flow of the current of the river. It’s an ingenious solution for the transportation of vehicles across the river, historically used in remote areas that could not justify the cost of bridge construction. The “Balsa Baker” is free and operates from 8:30 am to 12:30, in the morning, and 14:00 to 18:00, in the afternoon. It’s a quick trip across; so be sure to take time to notice the fascinating mechanics used to move the ferry forward, especially the gear and pulley system of wires connecting the raft to the main cable.

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Cochrane

Cochrane: The largest town of the Baker – O’Higgins Area, and the gateway for the southernmost reaches of the Region, including Caleta Tortel and Villa O’Higgins.

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“La Violeta” Farm

A beautiful farm which is teeming with lush native forests, including ñirre, lenga and coigüe and wildlife, including the culpeo fox, eagles, and Andean condors.

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