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We invite you to discover the Patagonian fjords and fire channels with us.
We have been operating tourist routes for over 20 years and conducting research in this territory with our collaborators for almost 30 years. We seek to generate a deep connection between our passengers and the territory they visit through respectful observations and interactions.

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Western
Patagonia

At the southern tip of Western Patagonia, the American continent transforms into a network of islands, fjords and channels that shape the southern archipelago. In these lands, for centuries and even today, people have faced to the challenge imposed by the elements. This phenomenon is extensively described by the Chilean writer Francisco Coloane.

This combination of pristine, rugged and inaccessible environments has increased the interest in being visited.
We propose a respectful approach, which requires time to contemplate and navigate many nautical miles through fjords and channels.

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Context

The Patagonia It is one of the most renowned places on the planet, its ecosystems and the wildlife that can be observed seem intact compared to other corners of the world. The most accessible area, from the pampas, has become very popular and visited, but the intricate fjords and channels They must be known by sailing and therefore are less accessible and few get here.

We invite you to discover these cold waters that are full of life. In this part of the planet, the marine world is much more diverse than that which inhabits the land and therefore the food base of most species is linked to the sea.

Between ice fields and mountains there are countless natural anchorages that allow you to appreciate the fauna and landscapes in peace, but on the other hand the sea is an area where strong winds predominate and it means that to inhabit these places one must adapt with great effort. 

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CAMP AEREA ISLA
Año 2003. Primera etapa de construcción del campamento científico en la misma ubicación actual.

Year 2003: First stage of construction of the scientific camp at its current location.

Year 2002: First scientific camp before establishing the one at the current location.

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Year 2002: Team that built the camp at the current location, which began operating in January 2003.

Año 2003. Primera etapa de construcción del campamento científico en la misma ubicación actual.

Benjamin Hoffmann Hidber, an environmental technician, was the one who designed our Eco-camp.

An eco-camp was built as a base of operations on the east side of Carlos III Island, connected by walkways to minimize the impact on the territory.

In parallel, with support from the Government's Innovation Fund (CORFO), the company Whalesound was founded as a logistics platform to support scientific research and outreach activities.

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As a result of this discovery, associated studies, and government interest, the country's first Marine Park was created there in 2003, called Francisco Coloane Marine Park.

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At the end of the last century, a group of young biologists and explorers discovered what is, to date, the only feeding ground for humpback whales in the Strait of Magellan.

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We have been operating tourist routes for over 20 years and conducting research in the area for 30 years.