Where is Corralco? Corralco ski centre is in the central-south of Chile, the Araucanía region, about 380km (236mi) south of Las Trancas ski centre near Chillan. The closest town to Corralco ski centre is Malalcahuello (meaning horse corral in Mapudungun indigenous language), 13km (8 mi) away. It is situated in…
Corralco is both a hotel and a ski centre in the National Reserve Malalcahuello at the base of Volcano Lonquimay in the central-south of Chile. Malalcahuello is the name of the closest town, some 13 km (8 mi) from Corralco and is located on the international route CH 181 that…
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…
Cabins as comfortable as being at home Accommodation in Malalcahuello as comfortable as home could mean an apartment or a cabin or chalet. You´ll be hard pressed to find an apartment in Malalcahuello where cabins form the majority of accommodation options, apart from a few lodges, hotels and at the…
Corralco Corralco is a ski centre in the central-south of Chile, located between the Nevados de Chillan and Pucon ski centres. The 32 pistes of 25km (15 mi.) on the slopes of Volcano Lonquimay which has an altitude of 2865 m.s.n.m. (9340 AMSL). In the 1,800 hectares of skiable area,…
What is a sustainable cabin? Are there sustainable cabins in Malalcahuello? That´s a great question and the answer will differ slightly depending on one´s point of view and expertise in the area of sustainability and environmental issues. Sustainability in terms of commercial holiday accommodation generally encompasses attention to construction, management,…
What do we mean when we talk about “quality” in accommodation services? In general, quality in terms of accommodation services refers to well maintained facilities, excellent service, cleanliness, attention to detail and a guest experience that generally satisfies or exceeds expectations of its guests. How is quality measured? One of…
What do we mean when we talk about “quality” in accommodation services? In general, quality in terms of accommodation services refers to well maintained facilities, excellent service, cleanliness, attention to detail and a guest experience that generally satisfies or exceeds expectations of its guests. How is quality measured? One of…
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…
If you are thinking of visiting the thermal baths in or close to Malalcahuello, it is always advisable to reserve your entry to the baths and your accommodation in advance, particularly during school holidays and long weekends. Malalcahuello thermal baths Approximatley 1km from the town of Malalcahuello are the Termas…