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Araucania Andina

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This destination is characterized by its singular flora and fauna, the mountains and the modern ski centers.

The area includes the Conguillo and Tolhuaca National Parks and the Malleco, China Muerta and Alto Bio Bio National Reserves. You can also find the Tolhuaca, Llaima and Lonquimay volcanoes and the Bio Bio river; as well as the Conguillio and Malleco lagoons.

Attractions

Flora and fauna. Ski centers, beaches and springs. Incredible landscapes.

Activities

Trekking, horseback ridings, bicycle ridings, high mountain tours, ski, snow trekking, snowboard, sport fishing, sailing, picnic, swimming, birds watching, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.

Location

Ninth region.

How to get there?

From Victoria: Land route, by Route 5. Then take Pino Hinchado International Route.

From Cajon: Land route.

From Temuco: Land route.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Rainy, moderate weather. Rains all year long; in the interior, the temperature oscillates between day and night. In the high lands there´s a cold weather.

Services

Housing, food, outdoor activities, museums, camping.

Surroundings

Los Arenales Winter Center, Volcán Lonquimay Winter Center, Mesacura Hill, Colico Lake, Conguillío Lake, Arcoiris Lagoon, Galletue Lagoon, Malalcahuello, Conguillío National Park, Tolhuaca National Park, Alto Bío Bío National Reserve, Dillo River, Indio Waterfalls, Manzanar Springs, Llaima Volcano, Tolhuaca Volcano.

They recommend us

  • "The whole tripe was excelent, some guide were better than others, but in general very pleasant..."

    October/2011

    Claire Roussel

  • "I would just like to thank Paulina Mardones from visitchile.com who was more than helpful and organised everything very well and responded to e-mails in very good time. thank you"

    September/2011

    Louise Dempsey

  • "The trip was very enjoyable. The Flamingoes was one of our highlights. Victor the tour guide on 2 of the days was excellent. Kimal hotel was excellent- good service and good accommodation."

    March/2011

    Kenneth Deans

  • "I found most everything about your service was first rate; especially the help I got from :Paulina Mardones. She was very helpful and gracious and patient in answering all my questions and quick delivery…"

    April/2011

    Marion Purcelli

  • "I appreciated very much the kind attention given by your staff Mrs. Katherine for all my queries by e-mail. There were nearly 30 messages exchanged and all the doubts were clarified."

    June/2011

    Munekazu Matsumoto

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Contact us

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