Villa Cerro Castillo is a village in south-central Aysén and a base camp for exploration of Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo. The jagged peaks of Cerro Castillo and the surrounding cordillera loom above the village, whose population features a mixture of local gauchos and visiting mountain-climbers. At ~350 meters above sea-level, the village is at the highest elevation of any city/town on the Carretera Austral and the Bicycle Patagonia Tour.
*Not to be confused with Cerro Castillo, a village in Magallanes the Chile/Argentina border east of Parque Nacional Torres del Paine.
Best in Villa Cerro Castillo
Eat
Restaurant La Querencia
Traditional Chilean restaurant featuring seriously massive sandwiches, made fresh and served by friendly staff. The menu is reasonably priced and portions are large. The staff are friendly staff and wifi is available upon request. Although the restaurant might seem closed, give the front door a knock and there's a good chance you'll be warmly invited inside for a delicious meal.
Stay
Senderos Patagonia: Hostel & Camping
Family-owned, eco-friendly hostel + campground. Their mission? Protect Patagonia as an environmental and cultural destination through responsible tourism. The hostel contains a fully-equipped kitchen, cozy common area (with wifi), and laundry services. The staff here are extremely knowledgable of the surrounding area and can help you plan your adventure in Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo.
Bike route from Villa Cerro Castillo to Puerto Río Tranquilo