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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures)
- avoid Jun–Jul (wood‑smoke haze, colder)
- Airport
- BBA
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Chile ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Chile's National Migration Service or a Chilean consulate; keep the entry slip or digital record you receive.
- Chile ↗Torres del Paine: campsites and refugios on the W and O treks must be booked in advance, and the park requires an entry ticket bought ahead; check the official park (CONAF) channels.
- Chile ↗Chile strictly controls food imports: declare fruit, meat, dairy, seeds and honey on arrival, or throw them away before customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Coyhaique133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Coyhaique, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $).Chile-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEntel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.Chile-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.Chile-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.Chile-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Chile-wide
- SafetyCoyhaique is generally safe; main concerns are winter air quality and road conditions in remote areas.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.Chile-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 132 fire · 131 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on 18–19 September; Sunday trading is limited in small towns.Chile-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBBA Balmaceda Airport (55 km (34 mi) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción).BBA Balmaceda Airport (34 mi (55 km) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción).
- Getting aroundWalk the compact centre; taxis or minivans (≈5,000 CLP) from Balmaceda Airport; rental cars for trips to the reserve or rivers.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at caféCLP 800–1,200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi city ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi city ride (3.1 mi (5 km))CLP 3,500–4,500
- Museum or sight ticketNational Reserve entryCLP 3,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCLP 3,500
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 ppl), a night, per roomCLP 13,000
- High-end bedDouble room (2 ppl), a night, per roomCLP 20,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CLP 8,000 · Mid CLP 15,000 · High CLP 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BBA Balmaceda Airport (55 km (34 mi) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción)BBA Balmaceda Airport (34 mi (55 km) north; JetSmart, LATAM, Sky Airlines from Santiago and Concepción)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Jun
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Jul
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Aug
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Sep
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jun (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Coyhaique: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
May
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
14 rd
Jun
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
15 rd
Jul
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
15 rd
Aug
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
Sep
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the compact centre; taxis or minivans (≈5,000 CLP) from Balmaceda Airport; rental cars for trips to the reserve or rivers.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Coyhaique National Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
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
Entry fee 3,000 CLP; well‑marked day‑hike loops.
Simpson River fly‑fishing
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Taxi or rental car to river access points; 5–10 min from centre
Guided trips available; bring licence.
Cerro Negro viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈40 min total
Drive or taxi southeast of town; short walk to viewpoint
Panoramic city views, free.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CLP 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CLP 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- CLP 20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 ppl)1 × 2 nights × CLP 13,000 | CLP 26,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CLP 15,000 | CLP 60,000 |
| Minivan from Balmaceda Airport (round‑trip)2 × CLP 5,000 · check | CLP 10,000 |
| Entry to Coyhaique National Reserve2 × CLP 3,000 · check | CLP 6,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CLP 2,500 · check | CLP 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CLP 10,700 |
| Trip total≈ CLP 29,430 per person per day, bed included | CLP 117,700 |
2026 estimate in Chilean pesos; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | CLP 800–1,200 |
| Meal at Restaurant Historico Ricer | CLP 6,000 |
| Taxi city ride (5 km) | CLP 3,500–4,500 |
| Minivan airport transfercheck | CLP 5,000 |
| National Reserve entry | CLP 3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 132
- Ambulance
- 131
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Emergency
- Police133
- Fire132
- Ambulance131
Embassy
The US consulate is in Punta Arenas; nearest Chilean embassy is in Santiago.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Balmaceda Airport → Coyhaique (minivan): ≈ 5,000 CLP per person, 45 min (check)
- Taxi centre → Cerro Negro: ≈ 3,500 CLP, 15 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pweˈðo paˈɣar kon tarˈxe.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo)
- ¡Ayuda! — Help! (aˈʝu.da)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coyhaique. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (dry, milder temperatures) · avoid Jun–Jul (wood‑smoke haze, colder) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city minivan contract (5,000 CLP each way).
- Car rental options for reserve and river trips.
- Bicycle rentals for eco‑friendly city tours.
Sources
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