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Lodge El Mirador de Guadal LAKE GENERAL CARRERA, CHILE
Stretched across the Chilean-Argentine border, Lake General Carrera’s vivid turquoise waters owe their remarkable colour to glacial minerals carried from the surrounding ice fields. Framed by snow-capped peaks, native beech forests and the vast Patagonian sky, the lake is part of one of South America’s most extraordinary landscapes. Yet many travellers following the Carretera Austral route experience little more than a series of viewpoints before continuing their journey. Those who stay discover something far more rewarding: a destination where every day reveals a different face of Patagonia. Marble formations, sculpted by water over
thousands of years, rise from luminous blue water. Ancient glaciers descend from the immense Northern Patagonian Ice Field into remote valleys where guanacos roam, endangered huemul deer move quietly through the forests and the elusive puma remains a unique presence. High above, Andean condors and Chilean eagles drift effortlessly on mountain thermals. The changing Patagonian light transforms the landscape
throughout the day, painting the mountains and lake in an ever-shifting palette of colour. On the lake’s peaceful southern shore lies Puerto
Guadal, where local traditions live on through ranching families and small agriculture producers whose connection to the land spans generations. Overlooking this extraordinary setting, family-
run lodge El Mirador de Guadal embodies the true spirit of Patagonia. Every room opens onto panoramic lake views, inviting guests to begin and end each day immersed in one of Patagonia’s most spectacular natural settings. More than simply a place to stay, El Mirador de Guadal provides the ideal base from which to explore the region at its own pace. Each day offers a new perspective on Lake General Carrera, from the iconic Marble Caves to the glaciers of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field, and from hidden viewpoints to quiet hiking trails known mostly to locals. Returning each evening, guests are welcomed with regional sustainable cuisine, personally selected Chilean wines, genuine Patagonian hospitality and the rare tranquillity that defines this corner of Chile.
DON’T MISS Witness the sunrise over Lake General Carrera before exploring the spectacular Marble Caves by boat
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KEY FEATURES • 10 comfortable rooms, all with private lake-view terraces
• Restaurant featuring regional cuisine • Personalised services
KEY ACTIVITIES • Marble Caves boat excursions • Glacier, hiking, horse-riding & yoga experiences
• Visit Patagonia National Park & Laguna San Rafael National Park • Birdwatching & wildlife observation
GET IN TOUCH •
elmiradordeguadal.com • +56 9 9234 9130 •
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