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Linares and El Melado Hill

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Of singular beauty, this destination stands out thanks to its incredible natural resources. Calm water, volcanoes and cordilleras are some of them; which invite visitors from all over the world to o have a relaxing time or enjoy all kinds of sports.

The springs, the colony towns, museums, handmade crafts, the gastronomy and the national reserve are some of the natural wonders this region offers in Linares and El Melado Cordillera.

A perfect combination of natural beauty and modern tourist infrastructure.

Attractions

Flora and fauna. Madicinal baths and handmade crafts. Historical and cultural value.

Activities

Swimming, horseback ridings, aquatic ski, sailing, sport fishing, picnic, bicycle ridings, mountainbike, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.

Location

Seventh region.

How to get there?

From Linares: Land route, by Route 5 South. Then take road to Yerbas Buenas. To go to El Melado, take Route L-45 and Route L-429.

From Parral: Land route, by Route 5 South. Then take Route L-75

From Colbun: Land route, by Route 5 South.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Moderate mediterraneo weather. In the shore, the temperatures are moderate, with a dry season of 6 months by the north and 4 months in the south. During summer time, the high temperature goes from 19ºC to 30ºC, meanwhile, during winter the minimun temperature goes to 7ºC.

Services

Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities, roads, camping.

Surroundings

Bullileo Dam, Huerta de Maule, El Melado, Rabones, Castillo Springs, Panimavida Springs, Quinamavida Springs, Yerbas Buenas, Peñuelas, Villa Alegre

They recommend us

  • "Great service - Matias Navarro was superb! Your tour guides were all excellent! All enjoyable stays at the hotels you booked! Thanks for making our vacation a wonderful experience!"

    July/2011

    Regan Schwartz

  • "Katherine Maggio was very helpful and responded quickly, thanks"

    March/2011

    John Gore

  • "Very nice guide ! Thank you for a very good service."

    June/2012

    Carol Nickless

  • "Had a great time many thanks, very enjoyable"

    April/2011

    Rachael Kennedy

  • "The guide we had in Pucon, Alexandre Joly, is excellent. Very knowledgeable about history, traditions, geography, vegetation, animals, vulcanology and a very good narrator. We hope that all the guides…"

    June/2012

    Dan Marinescu

Certificates

  • Turismo Chile
  • Verisign
  • Sello de Calidad Turística
  • United States Tour Operator Association Allied Member
  • TripAdvisor

Contact us

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