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I was there on Dec 26
Hi folks,
First of all, happy new year!
I did the road from Chaiten to Santa Lucia 5 days ago and the road was closed 15 km before Santa Lucia so, at least at that moment, no possibility of turning to Fufulatu...
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2 Jan 2018
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Thanks you for the update
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There is a free ferry to get round the road closure. Heading north from Raul Marine ,west of Junta, to Chalten... takes about 7 hours. Think you need to book. I have.
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3 Jan 2018
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Road to Futa
I rode from Coyhaique to Futa on Jan 1, no problem.
They let you go on Rta 7 Carretera Austral right to the entrance of Sta Lucia, from there they have made a short bypass to connect to the road to Futa.
There is no official bypass to get to the Carretera Austral road north to Chaiten.
Though probably a moto could get through this is out of the question. the area is still a disaster/recovery area crawling with army and police and any trespassing would be dealt with quite severely I am sure.
The carabinero at the roadblock I talked to was very professional and friendly (as has been my experience in almost every case), gave me all the info about the Futa bypass and a very stern warning not to enter Sta Lucia on foot or vehicle.
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I am in Hornopire and as of today there is still no reliable information. I met a pilot yesterday on BMW F800 who flies there every day...he says still closed. Today i met a german couple who had gotten in contact with a inhabitant of St. Lucia and they say it is open. Today at hornopiren harbour they still accepted reservations for the ferry bypass. I will actually try by land and see if i can pass....need to wait 3 days before i can board for the boat trip. Can just as well try my luck.
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Ruta 7 still closed
According to the hostel owner at Chaiten Ruta 7 is still blocked at St. Lucia. As of today ferry is still the only option to get south. Two days waiting time for the ferry here in Chaiten. Make sure you get a reservation at the harbour office in Hornopiren when you buy your ticket.
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Ruta 7 update
We are headed down in two weeks are there any updates?
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4 Dec 2018
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Villa Santa Lucia
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Originally Posted by ondoibili
Hi folks,
First of all, happy new year!
I did the road from Chaiten to Santa Lucia 5 days ago and the road was closed 15 km before Santa Lucia so, at least at that moment, no possibility of turning to Fufulatu...

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Hi all,
Ruta 7 is definitely open now and so is the beautiful ride to Fateluefa and Argentina beyond. I was there in Oct ‘18. Both hose routes are marvellous. I did one going south and one going back north. The village is still devastated though with just bulldozed paths through.
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