Total eclipse of the sun is due on 14th December 2020 in Chile, and will be visible in the Araucanía region at around 13:03 with the partial eclipse visible between 10:30 and 13:30 (weather permitting). In Malalcahuello, a small rural town close to Volcano Lonquimay, the owners of tourist establishments…
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,…
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…
Within the Araucanía region in the central-south of Chile the following thermal baths are located: Cañón del Blanco, located in a beautiful valley of native beech forest at the foot of Volcano Sierra Nevada; Manzanar Thermal Baths , 18 kilómetros from Curacautín; Malleco Thermal Baths, 33km from Curacautín; Termas de…
If you are new to skiing you might be wondering about the different types of skiing and skis that they talk about. It can be quite confusing, especially if you are considering buying some skis. Here is a brief overview of the different types of skiing and what gear is…
Principal scenic attractions of Conguillío National Park 1. Volcano Llaima Without a doubt, offers the most majestic view of National Park Conguillio. It can be seen from the three main entances to the Park, imposing itself upon the visitor. The altitude is 30125MASL /102.53 feet, offering the adventurous good opportunities…
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…
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…
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…