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It's essential to be well prepared and know what you're in for before hiking or trekking into Cochamó Valley. Check out the following pages for detailed information about the trail and tips to help you prepare.

Detailed description and map: The Trail into Cochamó Valley

Preparing for the trail: Hiking/Trekking in Cochamó Valley

Getting to the trailhead

It's recommended to hire a taxi from Cochamó town to the trailhead. Fit hikers and those not in a hurry can get off the bus at the bridge three kilometers past town and hike the gravel road six kilometers up to the trailhead. Otherwise tell the bus driver to drop you off at the Pueblo Hundido part of Cochamó.

Taxis. There are many automobile owners willing to transport people to the trailhead, the majority of which include jumping into the back of a pickup. Some of the more economic choices are listed below.

Cecilia Alvarado Rojas
$6,000 pesos (~US$12) per trip, up to 5 passengers and luggage.
Email: osamayorchile@gmail.com
Phone: +56 (9) 9237-0475. English and Spanish spoken.

Gladys from the Ferretería Gladys
$7.000 (~US$14) pesos per trip, up to 9 passengers
+56-9-91514835 or +56-9-91298958 (Spanish spoken only)
Bus stop: Pueblo Hundido

Pepe Barrientos
$7.000 (~US$14) pesos per trip, up to 4 plus additional charges for additional passengers
+56-9-97895601 (Spanish spoken only)
Bus stop: Pueblo Hundido