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La Junta

Aysén, Chile · South America

About La Junta

La Junta is worth a stop: 1 hours from Palena, 32km from Carretera Austral.

La Junta is a town located in Aysén, Chile. With a population of 1,200, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, La Junta sits in Chile, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Coyhaique time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Junta to your route.

About La Junta

La Junta Airport Spanish: Aeropuerto La Junta, (ICAO: SCLJ) is an airport serving La Junta (es), a small town in the Aysén Region of Chile. La Junta is on the Carretera Austral highway, 50 kilometres (31 mi) inland from the Gulf of Corcovado. The airport is on the west side of town, 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south of the

Read more Palena River. It is at the conjunction of several mountain valleys, and there is nearby mountainous terrain to the east, and distant mountainous terrain in all quadrants.

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La Junta offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is La Junta located?

La Junta is located in Aysén, Chile, South America. The coordinates are -43.9743 latitude, -72.4055 longitude.

What is the population of La Junta?

La Junta has a population of approximately 1,200 people, making it a town in Chile.

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Quick Information

Population
1,200
Continent
South America
Country
Chile
Region
Aysén
Timezone
America/Coyhaique
Coordinates
-43.9743, -72.4055

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Chile

Police
133
Ambulance
131
Fire
132
Driving side
right
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South AmericaChileAysénTown

Worth the detour from La Junta

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Queulat Hanging Glacier Viewpoint

A viewpoint on Chile's Carretera Austral facing a glacier that seems to pour out of the mountainside, with twin waterfalls plunging into a turquoise lagoon.

21 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Carretera Austral

Chile's Route 7 runs 1,240 km through Patagonian rainforest, fjords, and glaciers; largely gravel with ferry crossings, it is one of the world's great multi-day adventure drives.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Queulat National Park

Park on the Carretera Austral known for the Ventisquero Colgante hanging glacier, near the Cuesta Queulat switchbacks.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near La Junta

  • 21 kmQueulat Hanging Glacier ViewpointA viewpoint on Chile's Carretera Austral facing a glacier that seems to pour out of the mountainside, with twin waterfalls plunging into a turquoise lagoon.
  • 32 kmCarretera AustralChile's Route 7 runs 1,240 km through Patagonian rainforest, fjords, and glaciers; largely gravel with ferry crossings, it is one of the world's great multi-day adventure drives.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Junta.

Palena

🇨🇱 Chile

62 km awayPop. 1,773

Río Pico

🇦🇷 Argentina

86 km awayPop. 1,386

Puerto Cisnes

🇨🇱 Chile

89 km awayPop. 5,739

Futaleufú

🇨🇱 Chile

98 km awayPop. 2,297

Chaitén

🇨🇱 Chile

120 km awayPop. 3,347

Trevelin

🇦🇷 Argentina

125 km awayPop. 6,395

Quellón

🇨🇱 Chile

136 km awayPop. 21,823

Tecka

🇦🇷 Argentina

139 km away

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