Skiing in Chile – What to Wear The clothes you need for skiing in Chile are really the same as what you need in other ski centres around the world. Mountains are mountains and tend to have the same weather conditions, although the altitude can vary, and with it the…
The Zorro con Botas (The fox with boots) Is the name of this modern ski centre which opened on Volcano Lonquimay in the central-south of Chile in 2012. It takes its name from the native fox (Zorro culpeo) that inhabits the Reserve in which the ski centre is located. It´s…
Although Malalcahuello is a rural town of less than 1000 habitants, there are a multitude of holiday accommodation options. It is possible to find 5 star hotels as well as camping with basic facilities. This diversity means that there is something to suit everyone. The price usually reflects the quality…
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…
Skiing near Santiago Los Tres Valles (The Three Valleys): Nevado, El Colorado & La Parva Nevado Valley just 56 km (35 miles) from the capital Santiago, together with the two neighbouring ski centres, El Colorado & La Parva, form the larges ski-able areain the southern hemisphere. Portillo Portillo opened in…
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…
Location Corralco ski centre is located 700km to the south of Santiago within Malalcahuello/Nalcas National Reserve on Volcano Lonquimay. Summer at Corralco Summer is the season where you can find tranquility and obtain great discounts on accommodation in Malalcahuello. Activities available include trekking (guided or self-guided), mountain bike, rafting &…
Ski Centres in Chile Central Chile (Santiago) The three valleys (Tres Valles) is made up of three ski centres which offer combined ticket packages so that you can visit all three: Valle Nevado, El Colorado and La Parva. Valle Nevado is 90 minutes drive from Santiago and caters to intermediate…
The best known Chilean attractions, for foreigners, come down to a few: San Pedro de Atacama, Torres del Paine, the tourist town called Pucon and the region of Patagonia. There are, however, some equally interesting and beautiful places to visit apart from those mentioned. A little known scenic route for…