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…
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…
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…
If you are new to skiing you might be wondering about the different types of skiing and skis that they talk about. It can be quite confusing, especially if you are considering buying some skis. Here is a brief overview of the different types of skiing and what gear is…