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I saw an article that Paul Dion had passed away. I assume it was the same Paul who posted here. If anyone has different information or can tell me what you ended up doing in Puerto Chacabuco please let me know. Thx

 

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Im going to Puerto Chacabuco in a few weeks and I am planning to take a bus to Coyhaique (capital region). From what I know the bus to puerto Aysen forom the port cost around $ 2 US dollars (10-15 minutes). Puerto Aysen is a small city with the largest suspension bridge of Chile. From here you could take a taxi and ask for a tour around the different waterfall near the town (but dont expect that they speak english) or take a bus to Coyhaique for $ 7 US dollars (45-1 hour) every 30 minutes. From what I have read the journey between the two town is similar to the Lord of the Ring movies (A lot of green and mountains) and the best view of the valley is in the Salto de la Virgén (Virgin Waterfall).

I will post how it went.

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Im going to Puerto Chacabuco in a few weeks and I am planning to take a bus to Coyhaique (capital region). From what I know the bus to puerto Aysen forom the port cost around $ 2 US dollars (10-15 minutes). Puerto Aysen is a small city with the largest suspension bridge of Chile. From here you could take a taxi and ask for a tour around the different waterfall near the town (but dont expect that they speak english) or take a bus to Coyhaique for $ 7 US dollars (45-1 hour) every 30 minutes. From what I have read the journey between the two town is similar to the Lord of the Ring movies (A lot of green and mountains) and the best view of the valley is in the Salto de la Virgén (Virgin Waterfall).

I will post how it went.

 

I would love it if you can post how it went, where you caught the bus etc. I go in mid March

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Im going to Puerto Chacabuco in a few weeks and I am planning to take a bus to Coyhaique (capital region). From what I know the bus to puerto Aysen forom the port cost around $ 2 US dollars (10-15 minutes). Puerto Aysen is a small city with the largest suspension bridge of Chile. From here you could take a taxi and ask for a tour around the different waterfall near the town (but dont expect that they speak english) or take a bus to Coyhaique for $ 7 US dollars (45-1 hour) every 30 minutes. From what I have read the journey between the two town is similar to the Lord of the Ring movies (A lot of green and mountains) and the best view of the valley is in the Salto de la Virgén (Virgin Waterfall).

I will post how it went.

 

Following too! Thanks in advance.

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Paul Dion, My name is Cynthia Stojeba and my Norweigan cruise stops in Puerto Chacabuco on April 6th @ 7:00am. Are you available? my email is cstojeba@yahoo.com. Thanks

I would love to escort you around Chacabuco on March 3. You will be here for the day according to the Adonia's itinerary while in here.

Thanks for getting back to me now as it will give me a chance to make a few arrangements with the locals.

The ship offers a tour to Parque Aikin that I am sure you will find all the flora and fauna of the region. It is located a few klms from Chacabuco so you will not get stuck on some bus for a hour and a half. There are other sites that offer the same if you wish to "go it alone" with me. Just let me know.

Your choice in Chacabuco to eat ranges from a five star restaurant/hotel, The Loberia, which serves very overpriced food, to the oldest rooming house in Chacabuco, "The Moreleda" which serves a daily fare of Chilean cuisine for affordable prices. I can make some "special arrangements" if you decide to eat their. I would recommend it.

Chacabuco is rich in its people. Modern day technology has caught up with life here. The houses may be small and a bit on the shack style but all have a 25in flat screen TV and a PC. But daily life is simple here. I hasn't changed since I first lived here in 1991. That's why I choose to return here to retire.

We just put up street signs the other day. Most people thought that it was a waste of money. We all know where we live why do we need these modern day signs?

Once again I am here to help you enjoy Chacabuco. It's a free service because I enjoy it possibly more than you do. Keeps me busy. So tell your friends on board about me and maybe I can help them experience what I call, "the very heartbeat of Patagonia's real life". My email address is pdionpda@aol.com

Regards,

 

Paul Dion

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Paul, Norweigan Cruise lines will be in Puerto Chacabuco on April 6 @ 7:00am. Are you available to meet for a tour? Thanks

Cynthia Stojeba

cstojeba@yahoo.com

 

This is a NON COMMERCIAL message.

 

My name is Paul Dion. I am 68 years and a US Citizen living full time (retired) in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. I lived here from 1991 - 1995 while working as Pesquera Friosur's QA manager. I returned in Nov of 2010 to retire. I have spent 10 years living and working in Chile.

 

I am offering a FREE WALKING TOUR of Puerto Chacabuco. I am capable of offering your guest for FREE an in-dept look at the people, the everyday life and the culture of this small village typical of life in Patagonia. It has no shops nor artisanal bazaars. It is a glimsp of life in Patagonia that otherwise goes relatively unnoticed.

 

Your clients may ask me questions regarding what life is like here in Chacabuco. As a former teacher in the US for 20 years I am able to offer them an experience through the eyes a a real "gringo" in a language that only a US citizen can offer. There is no duration nor commitment to come along with me and enjoy the conversation and insights.

 

I also offer FREE non commercial advice on just about anything regarding Chacabuco, Aysen and Coihaighe from buses, taxis, collectivos, shops and public transportation.

 

Regards,

 

Paul Dion

Puerto Chacabuco

Chile

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This is a NON COMMERCIAL message.

 

My name is Paul Dion. I am 68 years and a US Citizen living full time (retired) in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. I lived here from 1991 - 1995 while working as Pesquera Friosur's QA manager. I returned in Nov of 2010 to retire. I have spent 10 years living and working in Chile.

 

I am offering a FREE WALKING TOUR of Puerto Chacabuco. I am capable of offering your guest for FREE an in-dept look at the people, the everyday life and the culture of this small village typical of life in Patagonia. It has no shops nor artisanal bazaars. It is a glimsp of life in Patagonia that otherwise goes relatively unnoticed.

 

Your clients may ask me questions regarding what life is like here in Chacabuco. As a former teacher in the US for 20 years I am able to offer them an experience through the eyes a a real "gringo" in a language that only a US citizen can offer. There is no duration nor commitment to come along with me and enjoy the conversation and insights.

 

I also offer FREE non commercial advice on just about anything regarding Chacabuco, Aysen and Coihaighe from buses, taxis, collectivos, shops and public transportation.

 

Regards,

 

Paul Dion

Puerto Chacabuco

Chile

 

 

 

 

We will be in Chacabuco tomorrow, arriving on rRegatta any chance to avail ourselves ( my wife and I ) of your very generous and lovely services,

Please get in touch with me at Seberus@aol.com

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Im going to Puerto Chacabuco in a few weeks and I am planning to take a bus to Coyhaique (capital region). From what I know the bus to puerto Aysen forom the port cost around $ 2 US dollars (10-15 minutes). Puerto Aysen is a small city with the largest suspension bridge of Chile. From here you could take a taxi and ask for a tour around the different waterfall near the town (but dont expect that they speak english) or take a bus to Coyhaique for $ 7 US dollars (45-1 hour) every 30 minutes. From what I have read the journey between the two town is similar to the Lord of the Ring movies (A lot of green and mountains) and the best view of the valley is in the Salto de la Virgén (Virgin Waterfall).

I will post how it went.

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Hi

Please post back on your experience, we leave on March 10th and want to do this

Thank you

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On Friday August 28, Paul George Dion, an American citizen of 72 years, was found dead by one of his sons who came to visit from the United States.

On the case, Commissioner of Police Investigations, Victor Ruiz, said Paul Dion was working on Frigosur for 28 years and lived in a cabin that the company had been granted, cabin in which he was at the time of death caused by disease yet unspecified.

The prosecutor Patricio Jory said the prosecution after being informed by police, ordered the concurrence of the Homicide to the home of Paul George Dion, where the body was found in his bed.

The late American citizen had permanent residence in Chile since 2011, according to the PDI in charge of Frigosur, Paul Dion company where he worked and who will take care of burial expenses and contact their families through the US consulate.

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Im going to Puerto Chacabuco in a few weeks and I am planning to take a bus to Coyhaique (capital region). From what I know the bus to puerto Aysen forom the port cost around $ 2 US dollars (10-15 minutes). Puerto Aysen is a small city with the largest suspension bridge of Chile. From here you could take a taxi and ask for a tour around the different waterfall near the town (but dont expect that they speak english) or take a bus to Coyhaique for $ 7 US dollars (45-1 hour) every 30 minutes. From what I have read the journey between the two town is similar to the Lord of the Ring movies (A lot of green and mountains) and the best view of the valley is in the Salto de la Virgén (Virgin Waterfall).

I will post how it went.

Ok, I arrived from my cruise and have some info.

It rains all the time. There are two domes with crafts, a hotel with a coffee shop and restaurant, nice views... that`s it. no more than an hour to see all that.

When you exit the port walk to your right, at the end of the road you will see a little hill in front of you with 2 domes, tourist Van and guides. there were at least ten different guides but I only saw 1 man with a poster that charged 150 dollars. If you are not interested, instead of going to the domes, walk to your left to the pavement road and take the shuttle bus to puerto aysen (Most were miniVans), they cost $500 pesos chilenos (less than a dollar). From puerto chacabuco to puerto aysen its like 15 minutes. Remember that they only accept chilean pesos here, there are no currency exchange at puerto chacabuco or puerto asyen.

This is important you must get down when the minivan turn left at the first bus and taxi stop, 2 blocks after crossing the red bridge. You could also ask the driver to stop where the bus to Coyhaique leaves). To buy a ticket you must enter to the office located just next to the bus stop (Buses Ali). Another bus company (Buses Suray) is located on the same street as the bridge, but half block on the opposite direction. I dont remember the exact price but it was less than 10 dollars.

This is also important the bus leaves every hour or something like that (11:30-12:40) so I recommend going quickly to buy a ticket and skip the visit of puerto aysen (there is nothing to see anyway). I also recomend to ask for the hours to get back and buy in advance so you dont have to worry later.

The bus will leave you near the city centre. Where you can find stores and restaurant. Much better than puerto aysen and puerto chacabuco.

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I don't know if this will help anyone on this thread, but our cruise stopped in Puerto Chacabuco this past January, and I can give you our experience. I had read that its important to get off the ship asap if you want a private tour. Based on the info I had, we caught one of the first tenders, and our group of 8 walked up the short hill from the tender pier to the store where we found at least 20 cab and van operators offering their vehicles for private tours. They all offered basically the same tour....3-4 hours into Simpson Valley, with stops at scenic locations including Bride's Veil Cascade, the suspension bridge, an ancient but scenic wooden bridge, etc. All the operators had signs explaining their services. None spoke very good English, but as long as they would get us to the highlights, it didn't really matter that much....I can get details on what we saw online. We had no problem finding a van operator for our group of 8....and we had a driver and a "guide"....again, neither could speak much English. I think we paid roughly $35US pp.

 

Hope that helps,

Sam

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Would really like to hear if the OP met up with Paul Dion....

Unfortunately Paul passed away a couple of years ago. I was looking for him and a found a Spanish-language article in their local paper stating that his body was found inside his house and they are checking to make sure there was no foul play. There was no follow-up on this.

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I don't know if this will help anyone on this thread, but our cruise stopped in Puerto Chacabuco this past January, and I can give you our experience. I had read that its important to get off the ship asap if you want a private tour. Based on the info I had, we caught one of the first tenders, and our group of 8 walked up the short hill from the tender pier to the store where we found at least 20 cab and van operators offering their vehicles for private tours. They all offered basically the same tour....3-4 hours into Simpson Valley, with stops at scenic locations including Bride's Veil Cascade, the suspension bridge, an ancient but scenic wooden bridge, etc. All the operators had signs explaining their services. None spoke very good English, but as long as they would get us to the highlights, it didn't really matter that much....I can get details on what we saw online. We had no problem finding a van operator for our group of 8....and we had a driver and a "guide"....again, neither could speak much English. I think we paid roughly $35US pp.

 

Hope that helps,

Sam

 

Thank you for all your great information. Did you pay for this tour with Chilean pesos or USD? We will be going in Feb of 2017 and appreciate this.

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Don't know about Sammie, not a frequent poster. But his posting is my plan for our January cruise. Other excursions want US. Bring new money, they are very particular on choice US currency. Our ship always has new bills, I swear they print them on board.

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I don't know if this will help anyone on this thread, but our cruise stopped in Puerto Chacabuco this past January, and I can give you our experience. I had read that its important to get off the ship asap if you want a private tour. Based on the info I had, we caught one of the first tenders, and our group of 8 walked up the short hill from the tender pier to the store where we found at least 20 cab and van operators offering their vehicles for private tours. They all offered basically the same tour....3-4 hours into Simpson Valley, with stops at scenic locations including Bride's Veil Cascade, the suspension bridge, an ancient but scenic wooden bridge, etc. All the operators had signs explaining their services. None spoke very good English, but as long as they would get us to the highlights, it didn't really matter that much....I can get details on what we saw online. We had no problem finding a van operator for our group of 8....and we had a driver and a "guide"....again, neither could speak much English. I think we paid roughly $35US pp.

 

Hope that helps,

Sam

 

Thanks, I think we will try that, we are also a group of 8 pax.

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