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Balmaceda is sure to (almost) blow you away!

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Distance
2.68 mi
Elevation gain
0 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
0 ft
Max elevation
1,696 ft
TrailRank 
27
Min elevation
1,673 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
35
Uploaded
June 30, 2014
Recorded
June 2014
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near Balmaceda, Aisén (Chile)

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Itinerary description

The regional airport is located just steps away from the small border town of Balmaceda. Yes, it is tiny, but its history is gigantic. Instead of spending hours waiting at the airport, leverage your last few minutes being “blown away” by the fresh Patagonian breezes and one of the oldest settlements in the region.

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Balmaceda

Balmaceda was founded on January 1, 1917, by Jose Antolin Silva Ormeño. During this time in history, the divisions between Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia were becoming much more concrete and there was a lot of pressure for Chilean nationals who had been living, informally, in Argentina, to return to Chilean soils. Silva sought to provide a refuge for Chilean citizens who had been living in the Argentine province of Chubut, and wanted to return home; thus, he created one of the first settlements of the Aysén region, right across the Huemul border crossing, just meters across the border.

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Plaza

If you need transfers between the airport and other regional destinations you can book with: - T & T Transfer - Subteniente Cruz 63, Coyhaique; (067) 2256000; (09) 93123939; tranytur@gmail.com; www.tranytur.cl. - Transfer Valencia - Lautaro 828, Coyhaique; (067) 2233030 or Alcalde Chindo Vera 183; Puerto Aysén; (09) 66540076; transfervalencia@hotmail.com; www.transfervalencia.cl. - Transfer Velasquez - Los Alamos 1023, Coyhaique; (067) 2250413. - Traeger Rent a Car - Av. Baquedano 457, Coyhaique and at the Balmaceda Airport; (067) 2231648; contacto@traeger.cl; www.traeger.cl.

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The local Library and Museum of the Pioneers

To learn more about Silva and the history of the village, visit the local library and Museum of the Pioneers. Located next to the plaza, this is the place to discover the legacy of the first settlers who arrived in the region of Aysén, via a fantastic photography collection and an array of other artifacts. Often, there are also some living exhibits at the museum; long-time residents who are more than happy to share a few stories with interested visitors, before grabbing a new book or checking their email.

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Rincón de Mirna

After a walk around, stop in one of the great little snack bars or restaurants in town for a quick bite. In the Rincón De Mirna (Mackenna 832), you’ll be served by owner Mirna Echaveguren, who offers a daily lunch special and homemade food

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Fast and Rich Restaurant

At the “Fast and Rich” Restaurant, located in the C block of the Vientos del Sur neighborhood, Señora Ruth Vera serves delicious sandwiches, like beef churrasco or ham and cheese, on homemade bread.

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