Have you thought about passing time in the Andes mountains in the south of Chile or Argentina? Mountain living in Chile, depending on your perspective may conjure up romantic visions of nature, pure air and adventure, or if you are a poor Chilean, it may conjure up ideas of cold…
It´s clear that the concept of the mountain chalet differs from a cabin or other holiday accommodation built in lower altitudes. The design of a mountain chalet needs to be focussed on resisting the elements, wind, rain, snow and ice. In the Araucanían region of the Andes mountains of Chile…
In Chile there is the possibility to ski at altitudes of up to 4000 metres between lakes and volcanoes, in national parks and nature reserves. Spas in Chile include the usual array of health and wellness services such as the different forms of massage (lymphatic drainage, hot rocks, sports, relaxation…
A little north of Patagonia and the lakes region, the Araucanía Andina region can be found, so named for the Andes mountains and its iconic Monkey Puzzle tree, listed as Endangered by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation); the tree is only found in this region, Nahuelbuta National…
Here we continue our list of some of the trekking routes we recommend to do in the handsome Patagonia, in the south of Chile and Argentina. The two walks in this blog are in the region of El Chaltén and El Calafate, Argentina. National Park Los Glaciares Has an area…
Hiking trails in Patagonia, Chile, offer spectacular scenery that can match the best nature has to offer woldwide. Here we begin our list of just some of the recommended hiking trails in Patagonia, Chile. The trails mentioned here can be done independently or by joining an organised walking tour in…
Vacation cabins or chalets are a sensible option for families and couples travelling in Chile. The increased privacy and independence offered over hotels, are the biggest advantages. Usually they contain an equipped kitchen so one can save money and prepare simple meals. They are usually surrounded by vegetation or have…
Within the Araucanía region in the central-south of Chile the following thermal baths are located: Cañón del Blanco, located in a beautiful valley of native beech forest at the foot of Volcano Sierra Nevada; Manzanar Thermal Baths , 18 kilómetros from Curacautín; Malleco Thermal Baths, 33km from Curacautín; Termas de…
In the ninth region of Chile at the foot of the Andes mountain range, one can find the small rural town of Malalcahuello (which means horse coral in Mapudungun, the indigenous language). It is near Conguillio National Park and just minutes drive to Corralco ski centre. In this place a…
