In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Chile
Coyhaique
Spend 2 days in Coyhaique: one day for town sights and a short hike in the National Reserve, second day for fly‑fishing or a day trip north.
Coyhaique is the main hub of Chilean Patagonia’s northern Aysén region. Its compact centre is walkable, and the nearby National Reserve offers easy day hikes. Two days let you see the Plaza, museums and enjoy a river activity without rushing.
- Country
- Chile
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures)
- Avoid
- Jun–Jul (wood‑smoke haze, colder)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CLP
- Money
- Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $). Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for small shops, markets and rural buses.
- Daily spend
- Budget CLP 8,000–12,000 excl. bed · Mid CLP 12,000–20,000 excl. bed · High CLP 20,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Entel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.
- Emergency
- Police 133 · Fire 132 · Ambulance 131
- Plugs
- Types C, L · 220 V · 50 Hz · European plugs fit; Type L is Italian three-pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.; Guides and drivers: CLP 5,000–15,000 a day.; Supermarket packers: A few hundred pesos.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.
- Toilets
- Paper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | CLP 800–1,200 |
| Meal at Restaurant Historico Ricer | CLP 6,000 |
| Taxi city ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi city ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | CLP 3,500–4,500 |
| Minivan airport transfer | CLP 5,000 |
| National Reserve entry | CLP 3,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BBA · Balmaceda Airport
- 55 km (34 mi) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción34 mi (55 km) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción
Typical fares
- Balmaceda Airport → Coyhaique (minivan)
- ≈ 5,000 CLP per person, 45 min (check)
- Taxi centre → Cerro Negro
- ≈ 3,500 CLP, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the compact centre; taxis or minivans (≈5,000 CLP) from Balmaceda Airport; rental cars for trips to the reserve or rivers.
See and do
Known for
- Plaza de Armas pentagon shape
- Coyhaique National Reserve
- Fly fishing on Simpson and Coyhaique Rivers
- Local microbrewery Tropera
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coyhaique National Reserve | Drive north on Ruta 7, turn right after a few km; 20 km (12 mi) from townDrive north on Ruta 7, turn right after a few km; 12 mi (20 km) from town | ≈45 min round trip |
| Simpson River fly‑fishing | Taxi or rental car to river access points; 5–10 min from centre | ≈30 min total |
| Cerro Negro viewpoint | Drive or taxi southeast of town; short walk to viewpoint | ≈40 min total |
Sleep
- Hotelera San Rafael
- Clean centre hotel, cabins good value
- Patagonia House B&B
- Bed & Breakfast near Plaza, flexible check‑in
- Hostal Español
- Private bath, Wi‑Fi, close to centre
- Hospedaje El Gaucho
- Family hostel, kitchen, 8,000 CLP per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?pweˈðo paˈɣar kon tarˈxe.ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo |
| Help! | ¡Ayuda!aˈʝu.da |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss (women) or handshake; avoid: Skipping the greeting
- Politics: Listen; avoid: Opinions on Pinochet with strangers
- Dinner: Eat late (from 21:00); avoid: Expecting 18:00 dinners
- Nature: Carry out rubbish; avoid: Leaving trails or lighting fires
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter (Jun–Jul) air quality can be poor from wood‑smoke; consider a mask.
- Roads to the reserve can be icy in winter; check conditions before heading out.
Coyhaique is generally safe; main concerns are winter air quality and road conditions in remote areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Coyhaique yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Plaza de Armas pentagon shape
- Coyhaique National Reserve
- Fly fishing on Simpson and Coyhaique Rivers
- Local microbrewery Tropera
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Coyhaique: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Coyhaique, revision 4867666 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4867666
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/coyhaique). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.