EDEN PORT
Know Eden Port
Located in the north coast of Wellington Island, Puerto Eden has a marvelous environment, in which the topography, flora, fauna and the ancient ice fields are the protagonists. Puerto Eden has beautiful natural resources and native indian vestiges –about 20 kaweskar inhabitants left in a total of 250 people that live there. Hand made crafts and fishing are the main activities that allow the development of its economy. This place is one of the main national culture refuges, in which you can find tourism development and outdoor activities.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Flora and fauna. Interestinf topography. Important anthropological center with kaweskar population in the area.
Activities: Navigation, nature contemplation, photography.
Location: Magallanes
How to get there: Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway.
Punta Arenas-Puerto Natales: Land route, by Route 9 north.
Puerto Natales-Puerto Eden: Seaway.
Santiago- Puerto Montt: Land route and airway.
Puerto Montt-Puerto Natales: Seaway.
When to go: All year long.
Weather: Cold moderate rainy weather, without dry season but with microclimates. The annual media temperature is 8°C, meanwhile during summer time the temperature goes from 10° to 18°C. The annual media rain is 450 milimiters.
Services: Housing, food, transportation, hand made crafts, outdoor activities.
Surroundings: Las Montañas Channel, Castillo Hill, W Network: Torres del Paine Base- Valle del Frances-Grey Lake, network: Cordillera Paine Lake, Puerto Natales seashort, Dos Lagunas, Calvo Fjord, Bories cold-storage plant, Balmaceda Glaciar, Gulf of Almirante Montt, Balmaceda Lake, Azul Lagoon, Verde Lagoon, Paine Mountain, Cueva del Milodon Natural Monument, Bernardo O´Higgins National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Antonio Varas Peninsula, Puerto Natales, Alacalufe National Reserve, Serrano River, Ultima Esperanza Inlet.