Chaiten

Among the cities of Chile’s Los Lagos Region, Chaitén stands out for its position on the Gulf of Corcovado beneath an active volcano. This small mainland town belongs to northern Patagonia’s terrain of temperate rainforests, fjords and volcanic peaks. In May 2008, the eruption of Chaitén Volcano forced residents to evacuate and profoundly altered the town; reconstruction has since brought civic life back to the area. Chaitén lies beside Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, an extensive protected area of forests, mountains and Pacific coast. Discover how Chaitén belongs within northern Patagonia by browsing webcams across Los Lagos Region.

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