Corralco is both a hotel and a ski centre in the National Reserve Malalcahuello at the base of Volcano Lonquimay in the central-south of Chile. Malalcahuello is the name of the closest town, some 13 km (8 mi) from Corralco and is located on the international route CH 181 that…
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…
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…
Conguillío National Park Is the jewel in the crown of the Araucanía region in the central south of Chile. It is quite popular in summer for local tourists but not so well known outside of the region or country. Nevada. There are numerous walking tracks and several attractive lakes and…
The ancient indigenous Mapuche culture together with the iconic national emblem, the Monkey Puzzle tree, (Araucaría araucana), make the Araucanía Andina an area very special and well worth a visit on on your way to or from Patagonia. The Araucanía Andina zone in the central-south of Chile is the area…
Cabins as comfortable as being at home Accommodation in Malalcahuello as comfortable as home could mean an apartment or a cabin or chalet. You´ll be hard pressed to find an apartment in Malalcahuello where cabins form the majority of accommodation options, apart from a few lodges, hotels and at the…
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,…
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…
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…
If you are thinking of visiting the thermal baths in or close to Malalcahuello, it is always advisable to reserve your entry to the baths and your accommodation in advance, particularly during school holidays and long weekends. Malalcahuello thermal baths Approximatley 1km from the town of Malalcahuello are the Termas…