Chaitén after Volcano Eruption - Hitchhiking the Carretera Austral in Chile (Part 4)

I went to Chaitén to find out more about the chaiten volcano eruption and the catastrophe which happened here in 2008 in the 4th episode of my Hitchhiking trip along the Carretera Austral.
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After as short stop in the former capital and seeing the massive destruction it was time to move on to the north to finally get to the end/start of the Road 7 in Puerto Montt.
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-- About the Carretera Austral in Patagonia --
The Road number 7 connects the most remote areas of Chile and is one of the most beautiful roads in South America. It is an alternative road to the Panamericana which is located on the argentinean side of Patagonia.
Amongst Bikers and Cyclists this route is very popular due to the beautiful landscape even though the construction of the road was not done for tourism purpose.
In the 1970s there was a border conflict between Argentina and Chile in this part of Patagonia - the territories around the lago del desierto have not been clearly defined. Therefore Pinochet decided to build a road and populate the south of chile to claim the region and strengthen the position of Chile.
Nowadays the Ruta 7 is a mostly unpaved road and is located in 2 regions of Chile: Region Los Lagos in the northern part of the road and Region Aysen in the south.
To find out more about the Carretera Austral in Patagonia, Chile check out this mini documentary:
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Spots and Sights in this Video:
Futaleufú
Chaitén
Chaitén Volcano
Pumalin National Park
Hornopiren National Park
Caleta Gonzalo
Puerto Montt
Puerto Varas
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[@jennyjannetjorqueragonzale3015]

Felicitaciones ,Hermoso ver mi Chile

[@Gabbohgo]

With my family we made the trip along the Carretera Austral (the trip began in Santiago, went on the family van XD), we did not complete because our destination was not the last stop of the southern highway, but that we were going to visit relatives in "green Lake" (75 km towards the mountains from "the board"). It was a wonderful trip with beautiful scenery and crossing in the same boat.
Between November and February to make the trip (it is summer in Chile). Ideal for adventurous hikers and nature lovers.

[@pauvergara13]

Beautiful... you are so lucky

[@Curiouscalifornians]

How AMAZING! We love your channel! Keep creating amazing content! :)

[@BackPackerSteve]

CuriousCalifornians Thx & welcome - always great to have more like minded travelers joining this lovely family here :)

[@BackPackerSteve]

It was March when I was there, I'm originally from Germany :)

[@nosvemosporai]

amigo qual programa voce utilizou para fazer no inicio o mapa

[@rawboat]

What month was it? And where are you from originally?)

[@masterdevil965]

I can't find part 5

[@BackPackerSteve]

Hey - the next episode is in the making :) Stay tuned!

[@arnoldanimado9292]

***** we are waiting yet :D