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Notable waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region, Chile

El León

El León is a waterfall in Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region, Chile.

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El León: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit El León

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach El León — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -45.29550, -72.62919. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near El León

    • Volcán Cay · viewpoint · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Volcán Macá · viewpoint · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Volcán Mate Grande · viewpoint · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Catedral de Coyhaique · church · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Lago Los Palos · lake · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~8 km
    • Cerro Minero · viewpoint · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~13 km
    • Cascada De La Virgen Aysen · waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~16 km
    • Cascada Cola del Gallo · waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~17 km
    • Oficina de Tierras y Colonización de Puerto Aysén · fort · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~17 km
    • Cerro Sancho · viewpoint · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~24 km
    • Ensenada Acantilada · beach · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~25 km
    • Cascada Barbas del Viejo · waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~26 km
    • Salto la Barba del Viejo · waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~26 km
    • Waterfall viewing platform · waterfall · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~26 km
    • Isla Partida · river spot · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~28 km
    • Isla Carmen · river spot · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~30 km
    • Lago Riesco · lake · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~31 km
    • Lago Portales · lake · Aysen del General Carlos Ibanez del Campo Region · ~32 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is El León flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for El León yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit El León?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near El León?

    Nearby: Volcán Cay (viewpoint, 48 km), Volcán Macá (viewpoint, 59 km), Volcán Mate Grande (viewpoint, 63 km), Catedral de Coyhaique (church, 67 km), Lago Los Palos (lake, 8 km), Cerro Minero (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is El León worth visiting?

    El León is listed as a notable waterfall in Chile on Spotwander.