With snowy peaks casting shadows on tropical landscapes,hidden ruins of ancient civilisations and deserts punctuated with immense volcanoes, South America isn’t short of dramatic hikesAn excellent four-day hike (a one-day hike from Cerro Castillo village to glacial lake is possible) that begins on Carretera Austral (route 7) near Coyhaique, and winds through forests,several river crossings (but no bridges), and ends over a 1400-metre mountain pass adjacent to the rock walls of the jagged 2700-metre peak Cerro Castillo. Yes, and Torres Del Paine is slightly more spectacular,but the lack of crowds here (you’ll probably not see another hiker) makes this a more rewarding and enjoyable experience. The tiny village of Cerro Castillo has a few very basic but very charming hospedajes (lodgings).
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Source: theguardian.com