If you’re looking for a trip that mixes mountain volcano adventure and majestic ancient forests, Malalcahuello is the perfect base. Here’s a three-day itinerary you can follow at your own pace. Day 1: Lonquimay Volcano You have two options: Hike to Crater Navidad: best accomplished either early or close to…
Malalcahuello isn’t just snow, hot springs, and thousand-year-old Araucaria trees — it’s also a place where mountain cooking meets wild, native ingredients found nowhere else. Here’s a food trail through the area, from hearty post-ski sandwiches to chef-driven cuisine built around forest-foraged ingredients. Must Try Native Foods From The Local…
Chile´s Hidden Gem – Conguillío National Park This lesser known National Park is part of an ancient landscape that forms the Kütralkura Geopark (UNESCO). Famous for it´s volcanoes and impressive rock formations and volcanic lakes, it even made an appearance on the “Walking with Dinosaurs” series. It´s not difficult to…
Your Mountain Adventure Awaits Malalcahuello represents more than just another mountain destination – it’s a place where conservation, adventure, and authentic mountain hospitality converge to create great experiences. Whether you’re seeking challenging outdoor pursuits, peaceful connection with ancient forests, or simply a refuge from modern life’s complexities, this remarkable valley…
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….
Consumer protections in Chile There are many traps to avoid when booking accommodation in Malalcahuello, Chile but be assured that consumers do have some protections by law when making reservations in licensed establishments. To be sure of being covered by such protections one should ascertain that the establishment has the…
Conguillío National Park Is the jewel in the crown of the Araucanía region in the central south of Chile. It is quite popular in summer for local tourists but not so well known outside of the region or country. Nevada. There are numerous walking tracks and several attractive lakes and…
The ancient indigenous Mapuche culture together with the iconic national emblem, the Monkey Puzzle tree, (Araucaría araucana), make the Araucanía Andina an area very special and well worth a visit on on your way to or from Patagonia. The Araucanía Andina zone in the central-south of Chile is the area…
What is nature therapy? The terminology “nature therapy” is relatively new. It is used to describe interventions designed to benefit health but based on nature. Typically activities are led by therapists or health professionals but it also refers to activities undertaken by individuals for their own wellbeing that doesn´t involve…
Corralco ski centre on Volcano Lonquimay in the central south of Chile has three hotel options which may seem like the obvious choice. When you buy your ski pass at Corralco it is easy to book your accommodation at the same time. It may, however, be worth your while to…