Explore the magical paths of the Huilo-Huilo Reserve

Visit the new Huilo-Hulio Biological Reserve in the south of Chile! Located in Panguipulli, this area under private protection has a countless amount of activities that’ll allow you to discover the Patagonian Andes like never before.

In Huilo-Huilo, which means deep crack in Mapudungun, the temperate wet forest prevails, with centenary trees that reach up to 40 meters, forming true cathedrals. There are more than 10,000 hectares of amazing flora and fauna, where threatened animals are protected, such as the kodkod (Leopardus guigna), the monito del monte (little monkey of the mount), the Darwin’s frog and the pudu, the smallest deer in the world.

Get ready to go trekking, horse-riding, cycling, kayaking and do many other activities in places that look like they were taken out of a fairy tale. Come and live the sustainable tourism of the Huilo-Huilo Reserve!

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How do I get to the Huilo-Huilo Reserve?

You can get to the Huilo-Huilo Reserve by car or by bus. Its main access is through Ruta 203, 58 minutes from Panguipulli and two hours and 40 minutes from Valdivia. The nearest town to access is Neltume, which has different services for your trip.

If you’re going to travel from Santiago, you can take a bus straight to Panguipulli that takes around 9 hours, or you can fly to the Pichoy aerodrome in Valdivia.

Where can I stay in the Huilo-Huilo Reserve?

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The hotels in the Huilo-Huilo Reserve combine perfectly with the  landscape in the wood. They’re available all year round and have all the necessary amenities for an unforgettable stay. Here you have two examples.

1. Nothofagus

Nothofagus gets its name in honor of the predominant forest in Huilo-Huilo, whose beautiful architecture allows it to perfectly integrate with the landscape. It has 55 rooms with privileged views, and it’s located near the main experiences here.

Check where you can stay at the following link.

2. Montaña Mágica

One of the most emblematic accommodations in the reserve, you’ll have a fairy tale stay at Montaña Mágica Hotel. Its peculiar design makes it look like a volcano, from the top of which a waterfall of vegetation descends as an homage to nature.

Book your stay at the following link.

Are you looking for other accommodation options? Check all the available options here. You’ll find everything from cabins to camping areas.

What can I do at Huilo-Huilo Reserve?

1. Portal de los Ciervos

The Portal de los Ciervos (Deer Portal) is one of the most visited places in the Huilo-Huilo Reserve. The area has deer and boar hatcheries that you’ll be able to visit through high walkways.

Another attraction in the area is the Museum of Volcanos or Rakin Mapu Museum, which has objects of huge historical value. If you want to eat something, inside the portal is the Petermann Brewery and Pizzeria, with an exquisite variety of pizzas made with ingredients from the local area.

Moreover, you can take the Cable Car Condor Andino from here, a place where you’ll cross the reserve until reaching a viewpoint with an amazing panoramic view.

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2. Trekking and incredible paths

Walk along paths among evergreen forest and waterfalls that will leave speechless! The Huilo-Huilo Reserve has many trekking routes; the Saltos del Llallalca, the La Leona Path and the Botanical Trail being the most well-known.

There’s also the Path of the Spirits, an hour-long walk where you’ll pass by sculptures and refuges of the ancestral villages in Chile. Walking this path at night is simply hallucinating.

And if you’re looking for a challenge, you can go on expeditions to the Mocho Choshuenco Volcano, which has beautiful panoramic views and an important glacier of high scientific interest.

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3. Rafting and kayaking

Doing rafting or kayaking you’ll let yourself go by the rapids of the Fuy River, with easy stretches for the family and others of higher difficulty that will make you feel the adrenaline.

4. Hot springs and spa

The hot springs of the Huilo-Huilo Reserve not only give you wellness and relaxation but are also framed in impressive natural environments. You’ll find the Rañintulefu Hot Springs and the Termas del Lago, as well as thermal pools and spa services in the hotels.

5. Mountain biking, canopy, horse-riding and much more

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Mountain biking lovers will find an unforgettable destination in Huilo-Huilo Reserve, since it has spectacular descents that’ll make you feel emotions all over your body.

Moreover, there are canopy services in the area to launch through the treetops at full speed.

And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also be able to go horse-riding to contemplate the forest in a different way. It’s real time travel!