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…
Hot tub, spa or jacuzi, what is the diference? The hot tub o is typically a wooden bath construction of varying shapes and sizes. Most often it is located in an outdoor area and heated by burning wood. There are a variety of cabins and lodges that have this style…
¿What is spring and summer like in Malalcahuello? Malalcahuello is surrounded by mountains and native Araucaria and beech forest. In spring the valley is a bright green colour with the flush of new growth after winter. During the day the temperature is generally comfortable in the low to mid twenties…
Fiestas Patrias in Malalcahuello The 18th of September in Chile is a time for celebrating the beginning of independence from Spain. Tradicionally it is celebrated with family at home or perhaps in a “fonda” or fair where typical food is sold and people dust off their tradicional dance costumes to…
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…
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…
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…
Malalcahuello in winter Winter in Malalcahuello is a bustling place alive with activity largely from the influx of ski tourists to the area. The town swells to more than triple the usual population. This means that vacation cabins are highly sought after and command top prices. All is not lost,…
Cabins in Malalcahuello So you´ve reserved your cabin in Malalcahuello, you may now be wondering what you need to take with you. Here we have some suggestions for you.Hopefully your host or the reservation website has communicated clearly what your cabin includes and doesn´t include. The quality on offer in…
How to choose a cabin online Recently a family told me of their distressing experience reserving a cabin in the south of Chile using a well known reservation website. After travelling all day, including a ferry car shuttle service, they arrived at their destination around 9pm only to find that…