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La Junta Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today, Mono, Nina, Moni, Juan, Arturo, Pablo, Pauline, Irma, Daniel, and Silvina\u2014along with the dog Lihuen, the guanacos, horses, and chickens\u2014are part of this place\u2019s big family. This incredible team is made up of nature lovers, climbers, hikers, guides, muleteers, carpenters, cooks, gardeners, and environmentalists who have helped and contributed tirelessly in many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silvina (left), Daniel, Juan, Zen, Mono, Arturo, Pauline, Nina y Pablo. Photo: Jose Dattoli makes a a choke and click.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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From Its Beginnings to Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2004, Silvina \u2014 who was five months pregnant \u2014 and her partner, Daniel, arrived in La Junta del Valle Cocham\u00f3 to open Camping La Junta and Refugio Cocham\u00f3. At that time, barely a dozen visitors a year knew about the area and ventured out there. Between building basic infrastructure and making pizzas in a century-old cabin that was falling apart, they also set out to build hiking trails, open new climbing routes, find new walls, carve out access to peaks, and work the land to grow their own vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2004 - 2005<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Along with friends who began arriving\u2014and his newborn son, Zen\u2014to lend a hand and join the project and the community. They helped establish the valley\u2019s first NGOs, supporting bridge projects, trail work, composting toliets, environmental education, and search-and-rescue efforts, mostly on a volunteer basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paula, Laura, Manu, Daniel, Zen, Moni, Silvina, Daniel, Eric<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Festival La Juntina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nina, Mono y Silvina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Arturo y Juan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lihuen, Nina, Juan y Camilo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Moni y Zen (2007)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maca, Laura, Daniel, Zen, Nico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Martu, Rauli, Cele, Pauli, Nahir, Silvina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nina y Arturo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Irma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bonito y Muchacho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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La familia Sandoval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Marta y Camilo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dattoli, Chiquinho y equipo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Andr\u00e9s y Horacio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yayi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jupi, Zen, Pastene, Moni, Daniel, Silvina, Martu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cochamo.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To inform and guide travelers, they created Cochamo.com, a website dedicated to facilitating the logistics so visitors could plan their own responsible, eco-friendly trip that could be undertaken independently, without the strict necessity of hiring a guide. They began using this site as a platform to promote the activities of other local service providers. The requirement has always been the same: that they operate responsibly, respect the environment, and support the establishment of a collaborative protected area in the Cocham\u00f3 Valley, whether in the areas of guiding, lodging, or gastronomy. It is important to note that neither the founders nor their team receive any payment or commission for the content on this site or for the recommendations shared here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Future of the Valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They've held numerous discussions with locals, guachos, members of regional NGOs, tour operators, guides and frequent visitors regarding the future of the Cocham\u00f3 Valley. Although there are differences in minor details, the overall vision is shared: Cocham\u00f3 should be for everyone, but without forgetting the impact we have on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right balance to enjoy these natural wonders while minimizing our impact is a priority\u2014and it must be a priority for those of us who work here, for the local residents, and for those who visit the Cocham\u00f3 Valley.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Support a Better Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This group are proud supporters of the following non profits, who have contributed much to Cocham\u00f3 Valley, helping its neighbors, locals who work there, confronting environmental issues and improving the visitor's experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n