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Guides for cyclists, the "agro" side of the property, and news from each season — with real data, confirmed as we go.
Motorhome or camper van on the Carretera Austral: the route to Villa Mañihuales, step by step
Before reaching Coyhaique, anyone driving up from the north has to sort out two ferry crossings, several gravel stretches, and one key question: motorhome or towed trailer?
Wind, dogs, and dust: the three real challenges of cycling near Mañihuales
It's not the mountains that wear you down most on this stretch of the Carretera Austral — it's the wind, the loose gravel, and the dust from high-season traffic.
Why the Carretera Austral is gravel (and why that makes it unique)
Before 1988, there was no continuous Chilean land route to southern Patagonia. A bit of history to understand the road you're pedaling.
When to go, how many days it takes, and whether you need to book: FAQ for your first Carretera Austral by bike
The questions that come up most before setting out to cycle the Carretera Austral, answered with input from people who've already ridden it.
What spare parts to bring cycling the Carretera Austral (there are only two bike shops in 1,240 km)
Puerto Montt and Coyhaique are the only places with a real bike shop along the entire route. Here's what's worth packing so you don't get stranded in between.