The lake district boasts countless natural attractions, and Bosques de Loncotraro will help you book and plan tours and activities around the area to suit your preferences.
Among the main activities on offer in the area are rafting descents down the Trancura River, canopy zip-lining, volcano ascents and visits to the hot springs, among others.
Hundreds of trails and routes are visited year after year by hiking and trekking enthusiasts. Places such as Villarrica National Park, Huerquehue National Park, the Quetrupillán volcano and the El Cañi sanctuary are some of the must-see landscapes during your visit to Bosques de Loncotraro.
Water sports are the activities most enjoyed by visitors on the rivers and lakes of Pucón. Sailing, motorised water sports, rafting and kayaking are the most popular. The Villarrica and Caburgua lakes and the Trancura, Liucura and Palguín rivers await you.
Surrounded by lush nature and countless trails, the area is an ideal setting for mountain biking, taking you through places such as the El Claro sector, Río Plata, El Cristo and the Villarrica volcano, all while connecting with the local flora and fauna.
Villarrica, located 14 km from the cabins, is renowned as one of the leading towns in southern Chile for crafts and native-wood furniture. It stands out for the variety of techniques, shapes, styles and materials that local artisans use to create finished pieces of basketry, woodwork, leather, textiles and metalwork.
These markets are a must for any visitor to Villarrica and the lake district. The Huimpay markets and the Fritz Market are particularly notable.
In the surroundings of the town you can enjoy horseback rides and take in spectacular panoramas where you'll see nature alive in all its splendour: completely untouched forests, wonderful flora and fauna, and places only this noble animal can reach. The most popular trails will reward you with magnificent views of the Lanín, Villarrica and Quetropillán volcanoes.
Rides usually last around two hours and generally have no age limit. Another option is riding through the farms: lighter and suitable for everyone, they let you connect with the daily rhythm of country life.
Known as an anglers' paradise, Pucón is surrounded by a great number of rivers, streams, lakes and mountain lagoons that are perfect for fly fishing, spinning and trolling, among others.
The strategic location of the Bosques de Loncotraro cabins puts you close to all the hot springs, both towards the Pucón area and towards Coñaripe – Liquiñe in the Los Ríos Region. Thermal activity in the area is hugely important and one of the main draws of the winter season for the thousands of visitors who come to enjoy its warm, healthful waters.
The vast majority have facilities and amenities that leave nature untouched, surrounded by lush vegetation and attractions of incomparable beauty. Indoor and outdoor pools offer pleasant temperatures for the enjoyment of children and adults alike.
Skiing on the Villarrica volcano has become the main tourist attraction of the winter. The Pucón Ski Centre, just 35 minutes from the cabins, has the infrastructure and facilities for this and other snow sports, as well as for hosting major international-level competitions.
Experts have rated this centre a paradise for winter sports, and the features of the Villarrica volcano give its off-piste runs a unique, indescribable thrill. From this magnificent spot you can enjoy both sport and nature against an unrivalled backdrop.
A unique opportunity to enjoy your first experience with Siberian dogs trained to pull a sled, in both winter and summer. This adventure takes you through wonderful landscapes and spectacular views, sharing time with nature among forests of araucarias and lengas at the foot of the Villarrica volcano alongside the husky dogs, who are the centre of attention throughout.
You'll have the chance to learn the basics of the equipment (sled, harness, etc.), how the dogs are prepared and harnessed, and movement techniques, experiencing what it feels like to become a true musher. Requirements: comfortable, waterproof clothing, suitable health and good physical condition.
Canopy is an adventure sport whose main aim is to offer a unique activity and a different ecological experience that doesn't disturb the habitat. By means of steel cables, bridges, hanging zip lines and tunnels, it lets you reach the treetops, where you can take in beautiful landscapes that would be very hard to see from the ground.
In the trees there are wooden platforms where you can rest, take in nature and carry on a route that brings new challenges at every stage. The equipment consists of harnesses, links and pulleys, with ropes that provide the safety needed throughout the course. In the Villarrica municipality there are three places to practise this activity: Calfutué, Pino Huacho and Licán Ray.
Bianca can help you plan your stay with recommendations based on your travel dates, children, pets or preferences.