Tortel

Location:
Steffens Fiord, Aysén Region, Chile

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Area:
3,548 acres

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Climate:
Oceanic climate with an average temperature of 48º F
Average annual precipitation: 125 in.

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Infrastructure:
No

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Recreational attributes:
Trekking, icefield exploration
Fishing, kayaking
Observation of flora and fauna.

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Conservation Values:
Abuts Laguna San Rafael National Park, with views to the Steffan´s Glacier.
5 miles of riverfront along the glacial Huemules River
4 miles of shoreline along the Steffens Fiord
Native forests of Southern Beech, Chilean Fire Tree, and Guaitecas Cypress.
Fauna including Magallanic Horned Owl, Southern Crested Caracara Falcon, Huemul, Puma

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Commercial Values:
High tourism potential.
Water rights for more than 1 billion gallons per year of glacial water.

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