pdionpda

Hi Paul,

I will be in Chacabuco on 3 March this year, with Adonia cruise ship. Can you tell me if there are any local parks where we could see some local birds or wildlife please?

Also are there any decent places to eat?

I think there must be some good things to see in Chacabuco otherwise you would not have gone to retire there!:D

 

Alternatively would you be able to meet me and some other cruise pax for a walk round the town please?

Thanks very much

Kristal,

Would love to escort you and your friends around Chacabuco, our humble little town with lots of trucks. Your choice of restaurants at 5 star or a la chilena. The park is private and you have to take a cruise tour to partake. However you can rent a taxi for $14 and hour to take you where you want to go. Looking forward to seeing you. Pray for a sunny day.

Paul Dion

Puerto Chacabuco

Chile

Hi Paul,

We will be on the Regatta and will arrive at Puerto Chacabuco on Feb. 02 at 11:00am. We are Shirley and Richard and would like to take you up on your offer of showing us around. Please let us know if you are willing to show us your country at this time.

Our e mail is: srseafish@aol.com

Thanks, Shirley

Thanks for getting in touch. Would love to show you around. Pray for a sunny day.

Paul Dion

Puerto Chacabuco

Too bad we did not hook up while you were in Chacabuco. I could have helped you with the local scene. I live on top of the hill where the bus from the boat lets you off.

You got the best deal out of your trip to Coiyaighe. The view nof the mountains. Really nothing to see in Coiyaighe and the Artisanal bazar is nothing but high priced comercially made trinkets. Even the WOOL SOCKS are made commercially and are half cotton blend.

Aysen really has nothing unless you rent a cab for $15 US an hour and just drive around locally. Well worth the $15. But like the bus, rent the cab in Aysen. Can get some lined up at the local Superarket, INIMARC. Don´t let these guys get you for more. It´s $15.

Chacabuco has a hidden character that must e explored with a native or someone who lives here full time. Like me. Next time or tell your friends to look me up the next time they are passing through. Email at pdionpda at aol.com (Can`t get the keyboard to print the at symbol)

Regards,

Paul Dion

Puerto Chacabuco

Hi Kristal,

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

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