One of the fastest growing cities in Chile!

Coyhaique, Chile is the capital of Chile’s Aysén Region and acts a hub for business, tourism, and access between cities farther north and south.

The city has grown significantly in the past 10 years and shows few signs of slowing down. There is a lot of new construction both in and around the city.

Areas that used to be open pasture land underneath Cerro Mackay 10 years ago are now a part of the city. Large housing developments have been built and streets and avenues extended and added as the city grows beyond it’s old borders.

The following photos were all shot on the Fujfilm X-T30. When I’m out on an evening stroll just looking for good light, I have yet to shoot a camera I enjoy more than one by Fujifilm.

Cerro Mackay

No matter where you are in the city, there’s a solid chance you’ll be able to see Cerro Mackay. It’s a well known mountain with a rock face that gives Coyhaique a natural and fitting backdrop. Coyhaique is nestled in the Andes mountains between the Pacific Coast and the Argentine border.

Evenings in Coyhaique

After the daily rush of traffic and commerce, Coyhaique becomes a quiet and tranquil little city. It is especially beautiful in the original part of town surrounding the Plaza De Armas and in areas such as Corvi Grande.

The Fufjilm 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens is super versatile, and amazingly sharp. If you’re not needing super shallow depth of field this lens is perfect. It’s not too expensive, and it’s compact for it’s range.

One street down from Pratt, and just up from the Rio Simpson and city bypass, Magallanes is the perfect place for an evening stroll.

Google Maps Link to Magallanes

Coyhaique is unpretentious. It doesn’t pretend to be world class and it doesn’t need to. The people are friendly, and the culture is relaxed and tranquilo.

Weather in Coyhaique

Don’t visit Coyhaique expecting the weather to be a certain way. When it’s nice you take advantage, and when it’s not so nice, remember it will soon change. Despite the warning however there are many beautiful days and evenings to spend time outdoors.

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Camera Info

I used the Fujifilm X-T30 and 18-55 f/2.8-4 lens for the photos in this post. It’s a very capable camera, and one that is fun to use. With the built in film-simulations and EVF you can visualize what your final photo will look like before you every click the shutter. Fujifilm has made photography really fun for me again!

I hope you enjoyed these photos of Coyhaique. If you have any questions about visiting send me a message. I’d love to help you out in anyway I can.