In Malalcahuello, A small rural town close to the ski centre Corralco on Volcano Lonquimay, the owners of local businesses are preparing to receive tourists again, hoping that that will be prior to the end of the ski season of 2020. Chile has been affected badly by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The central-south of Chile has the best guarantee of finding real snow in good quantity for skiing. In the last couple of years, the ski fields close to the capital, Santiago, have suffered from a lack of snow, apparently global warming taking effect. This year (2020), there is doubt whether…
It´s clear that the concept of the mountain chalet differs from a cabin or other holiday accommodation built in lower altitudes. The design of a mountain chalet needs to be focussed on resisting the elements, wind, rain, snow and ice. In the Araucanían region of the Andes mountains of Chile…
In the ninth region of Chile at the foot of the Andes mountain range, one can find the small rural town of Malalcahuello (which means horse coral in Mapudungun, the indigenous language). It is near Conguillio National Park and just minutes drive to Corralco ski centre. In this place a…
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…
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 &…