Relaxation Among Volcanoes In the heart of the Andes mountain range in the central-south of Chile, you will find a small rural town called Malalcahuello. It is the perfect setting to enjoy skiing at Corralco ski centre, on the active Volcano Lonquimay, followed by a relaxing soak in the curative…
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…
Spring accommodation in Malalcahuello Camping is the most economical option and can be done at several organised sites which have bathroom facilities and some have cooking facilities. Suizandina Lodge is probably one of the oldest and well developed in the area. Other economical options include home stay (hospedaje) where you…
Volcano Lonquimay Volcano Lonquimay is an active strata volcano of 2865 MASL/9399 FASL, located in the Andes mountain range in the central-south of Chile. It forms part of the National Reserve Malalcahuello – Nalcas. The ascent The summit can be climbed all year round. In winter it´s usual to have…
Summer in Malalcahuello Malalcahuello in summer offers the chance to escape from the rat race and enjoy peace and quiet. There are many options for activities and water sports. January and February are the hottest summer months in Malalcahuello, February being when much of the Chilean population takes holidays. Temperatures…
Cabins in Malalcahuello The first thing to be clear about is that there are a lot of cabins available for vacation rental in Malalcahuello. The availability during spring is usually fairly good, although during the national holiday in the week of September 18th you will need to book in advance…
Summer in Malalcahuello – accommodation The first thing to be clear about is that there are a lot of cabins and other forms of accommodation available for vacation rental in summer in Malalcahuello. The most plentiful option are cabins of varying price and quality. Other options include camping, hostels, lodges…
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…
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….