Parque Nacional Cerro Castillo is a stunning national park located in the Aysén region of Chile. The park is known for its towering peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The park is also a paradise for photographers, with numerous locations offering breathtaking views and opportunities to capture the beauty of the landscape. Some of the most popular photography locations in Parque Nacional Cerro Castillo include the Cerro Castillo mountain range, the turquoise waters of Laguna Cerro Castillo, and the stunning views from the Mirador Laguna Chiguay.
Cerro Castillo is a jagged rocky peak located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chile, within the Cerro Castillo National Reserve. Castillo means castle in Spanish, and the steep basalt walls of the mountain indeed make it look like one. On its sides are a few small glaciers and lakes fed by them.
Aysén, Chile
Cerro Castillo is a jagged rocky peak located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chile, within the Cerro Castillo National Reserve. Castillo means castle in Spanish, and the steep basalt walls of the mountain indeed make it look like one. On its sides are a few small glaciers and lakes fed by them.
The base of the mountain can be approached from the road in one day along Estero Parada river.
The route followed an 800-meter-high, snow-and-ice couloir which had an angle of 55° in the upper part of the west face of Cerro Castillo.
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