Total eclipse of the sun is due on 14th December 2020 in Chile, and will be visible in the Araucanía region at around 13:03 with the partial eclipse visible between 10:30 and 13:30 (weather permitting). In Malalcahuello, a small rural town close to Volcano Lonquimay, the owners of tourist establishments…
In Malalcahuello, A small rural town close to the ski centre Corralco on Volcano Lonquimay, the owners of local businesses are preparing to receive tourists again, hoping that that will be prior to the end of the ski season of 2020. Chile has been affected badly by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Conguillío National Park, located in the Araucanía region in the central-south of Chile, is the jewell of the region. It´s popularity lies in its beauty and access for swimming in one of its various lakes. It offers spectacular views of Volcano Llaima and surrounding mountains as well as the unusual…
The central-south of Chile has the best guarantee of finding real snow in good quantity for skiing. In the last couple of years, the ski fields close to the capital, Santiago, have suffered from a lack of snow, apparently global warming taking effect. This year (2020), there is doubt whether…
When the Spanish arrived in Chile, the indigenous Mapuche tribes occupied a large area of territory between Limarí River in the region of Coquimbo in the north of Chile, to the Island of Chiloe, some 1690km (1050 miles) to the south, and from the coast to the mountains east west…
Conguillío National Park Is located in the central south of Chile, some 148km (92miles) from the city of Temuco towards the Andes Mountains, in the Araucanía region. The region is famous for it´s links with indigenous culture, being the last place of defence against the Spanish colonists by the Pehuenche/Mapuche….
Patagonia in Chile is known for its wild rivers, offering exciting rafting and fishing experiences. The Cautín River in the Araucania region of central-southern Chile is a perfect place for family friendly rafting being les technical than some of the rivers further south. Surrounded by native beech forest, rural landscapes,…
The Ring of Fire Volcano Lonquimay in Chile forms part of what´s called the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. It´s the most unstable and geologically dynamic region in the world. Chile has 90 potentially active volcanoes of which Lonquimay is definitely one of them, last erupting on christmas…
The Trans Andes Challenge 14-18 of January 2020 will be a challenge for mountain bike enthusiasts, professionals and amateurs. The route begins in a quaint rural town of Malalcahuello at a ski resort called Corralco and ends in a picturesque tourist town, Pucon on Lake Villarica. This is the northern…
In 2019 Corralco has returned to offer snowkite equipment to rent and guide. They will also host the annual snowkite festival 29 August- 01 September, where one can mix it with the small but dedicated community in Chile of kiteboarders/snowkiters, led by Ariel Blaschke. For participants of the festival Chile…