The Golfo de Penas, a frequent destination for westerly Pacific storms, was surprisingly calm as we passed through. We took the first eastern fjord we encountered and arrived at the secluded Caleta Tortel. As is common in this part of the country, the town—with its boardwalks instead of streets—welcomed us with dense rain. Despite this, many adventurers went for a hike to immerse themselves in the local beech forest, while others wandered the picturesque walkways and experienced the warm hospitality of locals who shared their food, dance, and music with the newcomers.