{"id":308,"date":"2026-03-19T14:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=308"},"modified":"2026-03-23T22:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T01:43:31","slug":"las-horquetas-traverse","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/en\/trip\/las-horquetas-traverse\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Horquetas Traverse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: right;\"><button class=\"wtrvl-checkout_button\" id=\"wetravel_button_widget\" data-env=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\" data-version=\"v0.4\" data-uid=\"2373041\" data-uuid=\"9115329159\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=9115329159\" style=\"background-color:#c75d35;color:#ffffff;border: 0px;border-radius: 5px;font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;font-weight: 400;font-size: 14px;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;text-transform: capitalize;padding: 13px 24px;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;line-height: 14px;display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;\">Book Now<\/button><\/div> <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wetravel.com\/widgets\/embed_checkout.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Now<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":315,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[29,28],"activities":[44,35,43],"trip_types":[52],"difficulty":[47],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-308","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-parque-nacional-cerro-castillo","destination-villa-cerro-castillo","activities-naturaleza","activities-outdoor","activities-trekking","trip_types-adventure-expeditions","difficulty-aventurero"],"packages_ids":"","trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":true,"duration":30,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"WTE-308","price":"","has_sale":false,"sale_price":"","discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"CLP","symbol":"&#36;"},"duration":{"days":5,"nights":4,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":2,"max_pax":6,"discount_value":0,"discount_label":null,"primary_category":0,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":312,\"width\":\"488px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.8483997754070747\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"right\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2025-11-03_LasHorquetasCoCastillo-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8483997754070747;width:488px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cerro Castillo National Park, in the heart of Ais\u00e9n, is a sanctuary of glacial landscapes, turquoise lagoons and sub-Antarctic forests. Its mountains, crowned by the majestic Cerro Castillo, tell stories of explorers and conservationists. In this park, biodiversity finds refuge, with the huemul as its most precious symbol and indeed as the symbol of Chile itself. Trails like the Las Horquetas circuit offer physical challenges and a spiritual connection to nature. Every corner of the park reflects the fusion of majesty and legacy, inviting to preserve this treasure for future generations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the region of Ais\u00e9n, under endless skies, Cerro Castillo National Park stands as a sanctuary of natural beauty and historical legacy. Its mountains, crowned by the 2,318-meter-high (7,600 ft) Cerro Castillo, are guardians of a landscape shaped by glaciers and winds over millennia. Transformed into a National Park in 2017, after having been a National Reserve since 1970, Cerro Castillo is part of the Route of the Parks of Patagonia. This change reinforces the commitment to the conservation of its biodiversity, including the huemul, a critically endangered deer.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":130,\"width\":\"483px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.779332777358954\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.travelerssteps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cerro-Castillo-Aysen-Patagonia-Chile-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.779332777358954;width:483px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"right\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">In its landscapes, turquoise lagoons such as Laguna Duff and the subantarctic forests of lenga and \u00f1irre seem to stand still in time. Trails such as the Las Horquetas circuit offer physical challenges and a deep connection with the untamed essence of Patagonia. More than a destination, Cerro Castillo National Park is a living poem, an ode to the majesty of Ais\u00e9n and a reminder of the importance of preserving this natural treasure. Its richness inspires respect and commitment to future generations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"35px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->","cost_includes":"Transporte: Transporte privado para todos los traslados terrestres desde el encuentro hasta el punto de partida.\nAlojamiento: Durante la expedici\u00f3n: campamentos equipados (carpas de expedici\u00f3n, equipo de cocina, etc.).\nComidas: Durante los d\u00edas de expedici\u00f3n: desayuno, raciones de marcha, almuerzo y cena incluidos. Agua y bebidas calientes siempre disponibles en los campamentos.\nGu\u00edas: Gu\u00edas experimentados y multiling\u00fces provistos para la actividad.\nEquipo: Equipo grupal de expedici\u00f3n. Equipo de seguridad y emergencia: Radios, comunicaciones satelitales (In Reach), botiqu\u00edn de primeros auxilios.\nOtros: Apoyo en la obtenci\u00f3n de permisos necesarios. Tarifas y cargos de entrada a parques nacionales, seg\u00fan lo descrito en el programa.","cost_excludes":"Transporte: Pasajes a\u00e9reos desde el lugar de origen hasta el aeropuerto de Balmaceda.\nAlojamiento: Hospedaje en Coihaique. Tenga en cuenta que el alojamiento fuera del programa de viaje programado, como noches adicionales de hotel debido a cambios en el itinerario, no est\u00e1 cubierto y puede generar costos adicionales.\nComidas: Las solicitudes especiales ser\u00e1n consideradas y atendidas siempre que sea posible; sin embargo, pueden aplicarse cargos adicionales. Bebidas extra en restaurantes, campamentos y\/o refugios, incluidas bebidas alcoh\u00f3licas y art\u00edculos similares, no est\u00e1n incluidas.\nGu\u00edas: Las propinas no est\u00e1n incluidas. Se pueden organizar porteadores, pero implicar\u00e1 un costo adicional.\nEquipo: Equipo personal (Consultar por la lista de equipo recomendado). Seguro personal de viaje internacional, accidentes y salud. (Consultar por mayores detalles respecto a seguro personal).\nOtros: Servicios en Santiago si lo requiere, con gusto le ayudaremos a organizar traslados, alojamiento, recorridos por la ciudad, etc. Por favor cont\u00e1ctenos si lo necesita. Permisos adicionales, actualmente no se anticipan costos extra por permisos. 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