From the south of the region: At 250 km from Coyahique, and 6 km before arriving to the town of Puyuhuapi.
From the north of the region: At 250 km from Chaitén.
Suggestions:
1.- We recommend checking the status of the route with Roads, MOP (Ministry of public works), etc. on a daily basis.
2.- Make barge reservations in advance.
Option 1
Car trip from Argentina: Border crossing Cardenal Samore, going throw Puyehue – Bariloche – Esquel – Trevelín – till Futaleufú´s border crossing that will let you continue by chilean territory towards the south.
Option 2
From Puerto Montt the shipping routes towards Chaitén (one way) and to Caleta Gonzálo (bimodal route, that includes 3 tranship), will let you continue by the Carretera Austral on the way to Puyuhuapi, located 250 km at the south.
Option 3
In Puerto Montt´s bus station you can find some of the buses that could carry you to Chaitén, where is possible to connect with other buses that will carry you by the south of the Carretera Austral.
Option 4
Plan from Puerto Montt via Chaitén (air transportation companies AEROCORD). Direct bookings with each air company or regional agencies Chaitur, nchaitur@hotmail.com, www.chaitur.com, phone number +56 9 7468 5608 +56 6 52731429
Option 5
Air companies Latam: www.latam.com. and. Sky Airline: www.skyairline.cl who travels from Santiago or Puerto Montt towards Balmaceda (located 56 km at the south of Coyahique)