When do the leaves change in Aysén — Northern Patagonia?
Lenga and ñirre forests along the Carretera Austral flare red and orange through April and May, autumn color threading between glacier-fed rivers and the peaks near Cerro Castillo.
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Things to do in fall in Aysén — Northern Patagonia
3 iconic stops — scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
Cerro Castillo National Park
National parkTypically April 1–May 31
Granite spires above Villa Cerro Castillo give way to lenga and ñirre forest that burns red and orange through April, reached by a trail past Laguna Cerro Castillo below the jagged 2,675-meter summit. The Carretera Austral runs along the park's eastern edge, 64 kilometers south of Coyhaique.
Don’t miss: Laguna Cerro Castillo trail · granite spire summit · Carretera Austral access
Marble Caves, Lake General Carrera
LakeWave action over 6,200 years has hollowed these calcite formations on the shore of Lake General Carrera, reached by small boat or kayak from Puerto Río Tranquilo. Lenga forest on the slopes above turns deep red through autumn, the lake itself shifting turquoise with glacial silt each spring.
Don’t miss: Marble Chapel and Cathedral formations · boat or kayak access · General Carrera's turquoise water
Río Simpson National Reserve
ForestTypically April 1–May 31
The highway between Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén threads this steep river canyon, ñirre and lenga turning gold on the valley walls through April. Peaks above 1,600 meters frame the Simpson River's rapids and waterfalls, a half-day stop on the Carretera Austral's approach to Aysén.
Don’t miss: Simpson River canyon drive · ñirre and lenga color · roadside waterfalls
Frequently asked
- What are the best things to do in fall in Aysén — Northern Patagonia?
- The iconic stops: Cerro Castillo National Park, Marble Caves, Lake General Carrera, Río Simpson National Reserve. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.
- What are the best things to do in autumn in Aysén — Northern Patagonia?
- Autumn — autumn (March–June) — is peak season here. Pair the color with Cerro Castillo National Park, Marble Caves, Lake General Carrera, Río Simpson National Reserve; each is on the map above with the window to catch it.