Trekking in Valle de La Junta in Cochamó｜Chile

From your accommodation in Puerto Varas, we head towards the village of Cochamó, specifically to the starting point of the trail that will take us to our destination. We'll register our visit at the Visitor Center and receive a briefing with instructions on best practices along the route.
We'll start on the banks of the Cochamó River and follow it the entire way, a 13 km ascent until we reach the La Junta Valley. Immersed in lush vegetation and on a trail with very uneven terrain, we'll walk among stones, streams, exposed tree roots, and a lot of mud.
After about 4.5 hours of ascent, we'll reach our destination, La Junta Valley, where we'll admire its large hills with their imposing granite walls. We'll cross the Cochamó River in a cart mounted on a zip line to visit the Vista Hermosa campsite, where we can rest, take in the valley's landscape, and eat our packed lunch.
We will cross the river again on the way back, this time to visit and enjoy the La Junta River Slides, a series of waterfalls that flow over granite rock. We'll rest and be able to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the slides, depending on the season.
After our visit to the valley, we will begin our drop-off on the same route, walking for about 4 hours until we reach the transportation that will take us back to Puerto Varas.

HIKE DETAILS:
Difficulty: Medium - High
Ascent time: 4.5 hours.
Time spent in the valley: 3 hours.
Descent: 4.5 hours.
Total Kilometers: 26 km Round Trip (16 Miles)

THINGS TO BRING:
20 to 30-liter backpack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Gloves and hat
Trekking clothes and shoes
Water
Swimsuit and Towel (summer season)