La Pampita · Aysén Region · Chilean Patagonia

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what Patagonian land has to offer.

From our Fundo La Pampita in the heart of Aysén, we offer authentic experiences and natural products made from the resources of the territory.

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A territory built from the ground up in the heart of Patagonia

La Pampita is more than a farm: it is the result of decades of family work in one of Chile's most remote and biodiverse territories. Open pastures, native forest, bee colonies and a rural life that follows the rhythm of the seasons all coexist here.

When we arrived in Manihuales, the flat part of the land did not have a single tree. Fires from the last century had cleared the native forest to gain farmland, and according to those who witnessed it, the flames spread far beyond what anyone intended. That is the soil we inherited. Today, Fundo La Pampita integrates an agroforestry system that combines sustainable livestock farming, high-quality beekeeping and the artisanal production of food products under the Productos La Baguala brand. The multifloral pasture — with native species and introduced varieties of high ecological value — is the heart of the productive system and the source of the unique flavour of our honey.

From Fundo La Pampita we also operate El Mundo de las Abejas, the beehive installation and maintenance service for individuals and businesses in the Aysén Region.

Aysén
Region of Chilean Patagonia
Manihuales
On the banks of the Manihuales river
Forest
Multifloral pasture and native forest
3 brands
Schwenkegaray · Productos La Baguala · El Mundo de las Abejas
Aerial view of Fundo La Pampita — pastures and native forest in Manihuales, Aysén

Fundo La Pampita · Manihuales, Chilean Patagonia

Address

Fundo La Pampita · Manihuales
Aysén Region · Chilean Patagonia


Access

Carretera Austral, approximately 65 km north of Coyhaique.
Reference: Villa Manihuales, Aysén Region.



Visits

The Fundo does not receive unannounced visitors. We reserve visits for groups with purpose — write to us to plan your arrival in advance.


Fundo La Pampita is not a roadside stop. It has been built quietly for decades, far from conventional circuits. Coordinating your arrival is part of the experience.

Write to us to coordinate

How to reach Fundo La Pampita

From Santiago

Flight + transfer

Direct flight Santiago–Balmaceda (Coyhaique airport). From Balmaceda, take Route 240 North towards Manihuales.

~4 hours total

From Coyhaique

Two route options

Route 240 North (paved) or Carretera Austral (gravel). Both lead to Manihuales, approx. 65 km from Coyhaique.

~50–70 minutes

From Argentina

Paso Huemules

Cross via Paso Huemules (Pampa Alta) or Paso Coyhaique Alto. From the border, head towards Coyhaique and take Route 240 North.

Varies by origin

From Puerto Montt

Navimag or Carretera Austral

Ferry route Puerto Montt–Puerto Chacabuco, or drive south along the Carretera Austral (Route 7) from Chaitén.

1–3 days depending on route

Experiences in the heart of Patagonia

From Fundo La Pampita we coordinate unique experiences for those looking for more than a trip: real contact with the territory, its people and its way of life.

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Adventure & Nature

Rock climbing, trekking through pristine trails, mountain biking and waterfall visits. Experiences designed with local guides who know the territory like no one else, for all skill levels.

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Agrotourism at the Fundo

Walk through the paddocks, the processing facility and the agroforestry system of Fundo La Pampita. A real immersion into how a Patagonian family lives and works, with guided visits and hands-on workshops.

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Retreats & Events

Seminars, corporate retreats and team building days in an unmatched setting. Infrastructure for groups, full coordination and the silence of Patagonia as your ally.

View Patagonia Your Way programme →

Products of Patagonia

Under the Productos La Baguala brand, we produce natural foods using the resources of the Aysén forest and pasture, with fully traceable origin.

Conscious Livestock Farming

At Fundo La Pampita, animal welfare is part of the production model. Our dairy cows live in open pastures with permanent access to clean water, quality forage and shelter through the winter months. We raise with time, without shortcuts.

Animal welfare

Local Crafts

The Aysén Region has a long tradition of artisans working wool using techniques passed down through generations. From Fundo La Pampita, we are happy to connect our visitors with local craftspeople — textiles, leatherwork and trades worth knowing.

Local artisans
Productos La Baguala

Jams & Natural Juices

We make jams and natural juices with native fruits from Aysén: calafate, maqui, nalca, rosehip and rhubarb, among others. The only preservative we use is sugar — no chemical additives, no industrial blends. The flavour comes from the fruit and the season, not the laboratory.

No chemical preservatives

Patagonian Honey

We have been working with bees in Chilean Patagonia for over six decades. Our management is holistic: we prioritise hive health over production volume, respecting the natural cycles of the bees and the territory. The result is a pure, unblended honey with the unique character of the Aysén pre-cordillera.

60+ years of beekeeping

Our brands

Productos La Baguala Productos La Baguala
Schwenkegaray Schwenkegaray Family
El Mundo de las Abejas El Mundo de las Abejas
The Schwenkegaray family

A family from Aysén

We are the Schwenkegaray family, based in the Aysén Region for more than a generation. We work the land, care for the forest and produce food with the conviction that Patagonia has much to offer the world.

Our Fundo La Pampita and our natural products brand Productos La Baguala are the fruit of that family work, built over the years with the knowledge of the territory and love for this land.

When you hire a service or buy one of our products, you know exactly where it comes from and who is behind it.

Contact us directly Discover La Pampita →

Why choose us

We are from Aysén. We know the territory, work with local families and guarantee authentic experiences and products.

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Local

All our products and services are born and produced in the Aysén Region.

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Years in the territory

Working Fundo La Pampita with respect and knowledge accumulated generation by generation.

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Sustainable

Production that cares for the Patagonian ecosystem for those who come after us.

Full traceability

You know exactly where what you buy comes from — or what you experience.

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The Schwenkegaray blog

Beekeeping, farm life, Productos La Baguala, activities in Patagonia and land management. Written from Fundo La Pampita.

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Everything you need to know

We are approximately 65 km north of Coyhaique. You can arrive via Route 240 (paved) or the Carretera Austral (gravel). The reference point is the bridge over the Manihuales river.

No. All visits require prior coordination. Write to us by WhatsApp or email to schedule your date and time, so we can prepare the best experience for you and your group.

Fundo La Pampita is organised into modules: windbreak corridors with native species, working sheds, crop areas, an active apiary sector, and a livestock area with dairy cows and milking facilities. Each guided visit covers the sectors according to the group's interests.

You can find us in the main supermarkets of Coyhaique and Puerto Aysén. We are also chosen by businesses such as Explora Patagonia (Patagonia Park) and Lodge Termas de Puyuhuapi. For international orders, write to us directly.

For our Patagonia Your Way experience, we coordinate all accommodation — our own apartment in Coyhaique, our Agro Camping La Chacra in Mañihuales, and premium options in the area. Everything is arranged before you arrive.

It is our beehive installation and maintenance service for individuals and businesses in the Aysén Region. We manage more than 100 bee colonies with a sustainable, high-traceability approach.

Ready to connect with Patagonia?

Tell us what you are looking for: a trip, a product or a business partnership. We reply within 24 hours from Aysén.