What is better to learn, ski or snowboard? For someone who has never tried to ski or snowboard, this question is very important. The answer, however, is not so easy. If you are not clear which sport you should learn, my adivce would be to consider who you think you…
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 &…
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…
Here we explain what it is, how to prepare for it and we have prepared a calendar of Mountain Trail running events scheduled in Chile for 2017-2018, prepared as of November 2017.For current details of specific events, please see dedicated mountain trail running sites such as www.tusdesafios.com or go to…
Walking with Dinosaurs Is the name of a series produced by the BBC in Britain and filmed in Conguillio National Park. According to The Guardian, it was one of the last places on earth that still resembled the environment of the Mesozoic era. Conguillio National Park can definitely be described…
The Resort Corralco mountain resort comprises a 60 bed luxury hotel and a ski centre located within endangered Monkey Puzzle tree forest in the Malalcahuello/Nalcas Reserve. Corralco offers what is arguably the best ski centre in the south of Chile and is easy to get to being just 1.5 hours…
Corralco ski resort is hosting its seventh snowkite festival this year from the 24th to 27th of September, closely followed by the national freeride circuit which starts in Antillanca ski field on Volcano Osorno and ends at Corralco ski resort on Volcano Lonquimay. Both are great spectator sports and for…
Skiing in Chile Chile has all you need for a great ski trip, with over 15 ski centres from Santiago to Patagonia, there plenty of options. The best time of year is July to mid September. Remember to check the dates of Chilean school holidays and Fiestas Patrias celebrations in…
For the ideal relaxation, why not visit one of the four thermal baths in the area that boast the healing properties of their thermal waters? There are four thermal baths within 1.5 hours drive from Malalcahuello. The closest, within 1km of town, is Las Termas de Malalcahuello, which boast a…
Short cultural walks are offered with descendants of the Mapuche people and who have lived in the area all their lives. They have amazing stories to tell about the history of the area and how it was to live then in such an isolated place. Local artisan products can be…