Queulat National Park
Created in 1983, this national park is located less than 200 km south of Chaitén and about 160 km north of Coyhaique. Its name means “the melody of water” in the language of the Chono people and it is one of the main protected areas of the Aysén region.
However, this park has the particularity of being relatively uncrowded and gives you the opportunity to do some wild hiking. Queulat National Park is one of the secret places to see in Chile and you can also go rafting or rent a kayak.
Punta Pite
Located 85 km from Valparaíso, Punta Pite is a set of stone paths, bridges and steps that stretches for 1.5 km. These stones seem so organic that they give the impression of having always been there and of having been created by nature itself. This is actually one of the works of Teresa Moller, a Santiago-based landscape architect and designer.
Therefore, Punta Pite is a path built around stone that should not be missed during an authentic stay in Chile. Moreover, the stairs that merge into the cliffs offer an original and pleasant walk along the Pacific Ocean.
Quintay
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Valparaíso, go about 40 kilometers south of the city to Quintay. It is a charming fishing village that is particularly worth a visit for its whale museum. The museum is located in the Ballarena, which was once a place where whales were butchered until 1967.
If you plan to spend a few days in Valparaíso, consider planning a day trip to one of the few villages on the coast, including Quintay. You’ll even have the opportunity to swim on the small sandy beach, take a boat ride with the locals or camp in a secluded cove.