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The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco, Aysen Region
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The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco

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An inviting and sustainable lodge set within the iconic Patagonia Park, The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco is the only non-camping accommodation in this private nature reserve.

Built from local stone quarried in the Chacabuco Valley and interspersed with recycled woodwork, the lodge blends in with the lush grounds that provided the habitat for an array of wildlife.  A nearby handicraft store sells expertly crafter artisan goods that include wool blankets, carved wooden bowls and local honey.

Its ten elegant rooms are equipped with antique wooden furniture and cosy underfloor heating, and each is individually decorated with photographs of the species and people who make their home in the wilds of Patagonia. In a separate building with views to Mount Tamanguito, the beamed ceiling bar is an ideal spot for gathering to share stories about the days’ adventures while the restaurant sources ingredients from on-site greenhouses and often hosts Patagonian asados (barbeques).

Why we like The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco

Set within a former sheep and cattle ranch that underwent a rewilding, The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco is all at once homely and exclusive. Surrounded by acres of striking Patagonian landscapes it is a unique place that even has a private light aircraft landing strip.

Sustainability

Aside from their determination to use mostly organic and biodegradable cleaning products, the lodge is almost entirely constructed from local and recycled materials. Patagonia Park itself is also moving toward becoming a 100% renewable energy powered.

Activities

A seemingly endless network of hiking trails surrounds the lodge, each of which can be tackled alone or in the company of an expert naturalist guide, and a plethora of some of the world’s most scenic drives cut through the reserve. With views of flamingo filled lakes, snow-capped mountains and open grassland, head out on mountain bikes (must be requested in advance) while looking out for guanacos, mountain vizcachas and red foxes. Boating and kayaking can be arranged outside of the park. A nearby handicraft store sells expertly crafter artisan goods that include wool blankets, carved wooden bowls and local honey.

Facilities

In a separate building with views to Mount Tamanguito, the beamed ceiling bar is an ideal spot for gathering to share stories about the days’ adventures while the restaurant sources ingredients from on-site greenhouses and often hosts Patagonian asados (barbeques).

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Ideally suited for

  • Adventure Traveller
  • Photographers

Price guide

£££££

Location

The Lodge at Valle Chacabuco is nestled in the middle of Patagonia Park in the Aysen region of Chilean Patagonia, six hours on gravel roads from the closest airport.

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