Puerto Cisnes is a fishing village on the eastern shore of the Puyuhuapi fjord across from Parque Nacional Isla Magdalena. The village, named after the area's flagship bird the black-necked swan, is accessible by boat or via the Carretera Austral. Just south of the Queulat Pass south of Puyuhuapi, head west on the paved X-25 for 30 km.
Many tourists choose the port town (or its northern neighbor, Puyuhuapi) as the launching pad for an excursion to Parque Nacional Isla Magdalena, the large island located between the Moraleda Channel and Puyhuapi Channel (not to be confused with another Isla Magdalena located in the Straight of Magellan near Punta Arenas).
Each year during the last weekend of January, the village hosts its annual Fiesta del Pesca'o Frito. The celebration features music, dancing, and a large marketplace filled with local artisan products. The festival's centerpiece is the donation of a house to a low-income family. During the festival, the house is escorted by local fishing boats and floated to it's permanent location.
Best in Puerto Cisnes
Eat
Donde Mañao
This restaurant, bakery, cupcake shop, and café is a jack of all trades. and serves large portions at very reasonable prices. The menu includes empanadas, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and pizzas; plus, a wide selection of baked-goods. If you've just arrived in Puerto Cisnes after cycling Queulat Pass, this is the place to visit! The bakers are masters of their craft, producing beautifully detailed, custom-made cakes.
Drink
Cerveza Finisterra
Established in 1993, Cerveza Finisterra has been brewing cerveza artesenal since before it was trendy. It's one of the Aysén region's most respected breweries, producing four varieties of beer: an award-winning porter, a pale ale, a munich helles lager, and an ale brewed with aji (Chilean chili pepper). The business is family-owned and the kitchen serves a basic menu of pizza and sandwiches.
Stay
Camping Señora Anita
Reasonably-priced, small-but-cozy, family-owned campground, located at the eastern entrance to Puerto Cisnes on X-25. The owners/hosts are friendly and relaxed, contributing to an atmosphere where guests feel at home. Homemade bread is usually available for guests to purchase. the campground is small but cozy and has wifi and hot showers.
