THE GREAT WILD SOUTH

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Aysen in southern Chile is remote, pristine, untamed and uncrowded. A raw paradise where 50% of its land is protected, and its wildlife is thriving.

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Chile has over 20,000 glaciers, and

Aysen has half of them. You can try to absorb

the enormity of the ice from the air, and then

feel dwarfed by the giants when standing in

front, or on top of one. Credit: Turismo Chile

Left:The Marble Caves (Capillas de Mármol) is a series of sculpted caves in the General Carrera Lake, near Puerto Tranquillo. Formed by 6,000-plus years of waves washing up against calcium carbonate, the smooth, swirling blues of the cavern walls reflect the lake’s azure waters. Credit: Turismo Chile

Left:On the world’s most scenic road, Caleta Tortel stands out for not having any. A series of 7.5km of raised walkways invites visitors to take a stroll through the various sites of this picturesque place declared a national monument due to its architecture and lifestyle. Credit: Rose Toohey

Above:One of the wildest rivers left in the world, the Baker, exemplifies the untamed and bio-diverse terrain of iconic Patagonia. This spot, where it meets the Nef River was the site of a proposed dam. One of the world’s largest grassroots campaigns fought for many years against the proposal and in 2014 the battle was won. Credit: Rose Toohey

For more info visit: forwardtravel.com.au/aysen

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LIFE THROUGH THE LENSAYSEN, CHILE