Koy Aike

Koy Aike lies in the valley where the Coyhaique and Simpson rivers meet, between the Patagonian Andes and the eastern steppe. Its name is of Tehuelche origin and has been interpreted as a stopping place associated with water. Rivers and forested slopes meet here, while the valley opens towards the drier country to the east. The Simpson flows west into the Aysén river system and ultimately towards the Pacific fjords.