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,…
Vacation cabins or chalets are a sensible option for families and couples travelling in Chile. The increased privacy and independence offered over hotels, are the biggest advantages. Usually they contain an equipped kitchen so one can save money and prepare simple meals. They are usually surrounded by vegetation or have…
Malalcahuello, the town If you are reading this blog, then you have heard of Malalcahuello, a small rural town in the central-south of Chile, 120km from the city of Temuco towards the Andes mountains. In the local pehuenche indigenous language, Malalcahuello means “horse corral”. You can still occasionally see horses…
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…
Rail Trail, Andes, Chile Like many of my age, I have a sad fascination with disused railway lines. Back in 1962 I did my first walk along a rail line long since closed – it was the 20 km line that used to connect the shale oil mine in Newnes…