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,…
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…
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…
Spring Spring starts in mid September and finishes at the beginnning of December but with coming of climate change, August can have temperatures and weather suitable for cross-country skiing/splitboard or trekking with snowshoes in National Park Conguillío, although the daylight hours are still short. Access Conguillío National Park is usually…
Autumn in Parque Nacional Conguillío Recently nominated by National Geographic as one of the top 10 most beautiful Parks in the world, one might ask when is the best time to visit. The last week of April and the first week of May is one of the best times to…
Volcano Llaima is one of the most active and voluminous volcanoes of South America. Formed 13,200 years before the present, it has experienced 48 events between 1640 and 2009 resulting in a majestic conical composite volcano that occupies a large space within the Park. The last glacial estimate of Conguillio…
Cuesta de Las Raíces by bicycle (or car) A lovely day’s outing in the warmer months is a circuit from Malalcahuello that goes over the pass at Las Raíces, down to the village of Lonquimay, and back via Tunel de Las Raíces. You can drive it, but if you’re fit…