Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lago Windhond
HIKING
This remote lake is a lesser known, but worthy, alternative to hiking the Dientes de Nav-
arino circuit, with sheltered hiking through forest and peat bogs. The four-day round-trip
is a better bet if there are high winds. For route details, ask at Turismo Shila or go with a
guide.
Tours
Fuegia & Co
GUIDED TOUR
( 621251; fuegia@usa.net; Ortiz 049)
For guided trekking or day trips to archaeological
sites, Denis Chevallay offers professional guiding in French, German or English with a
wealth of botanical and historical knowledge.
Sleeping & Eating
Residencial Pusaki
GUESTHOUSE $
( 621116; pattypusaki@yahoo.es; Piloto Pardo 242; s/d CH$11,500/26,000)
With legendary
warmth, Patty invites guest into this small home with comfortable, carpeted rooms, some
without private bathrooms (there's no difference in cost, it's first come, first served).
Refugio El Padrino
HOSTEL $
( 621136; Costanera 276; dm CH$10,000)
Friendly and conducive to meeting others, this
clean, self-service hostel offers small dorm rooms, located right on the Beagle Channel.
Hotel Lakutaia
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 621733;
www.lakutaia.cl
; s/d/t US$200/250/300)
About 3km east of town heading to-
ward the airport, this modern full-service lodge will arrange transportation from Punta
Arenas, and can organize day hikes to the Dientes de Navarino circuit and trips to Cape
Horn. The library contains interesting history and nature references. Its only disadvant-
age is its isolation; you might leave without getting much of a feel for the quirky town.
Lunch and dinner are also available.
La Picada del Castor
SANDWICHES $
(Plaza de Ancla; mains CH$4000-6000; 10am-10pm Mon-Sat)
A serviceable, plain restaur-
ant serving huge sandwiches and platters of fries at low-lit booths.
