Patagonian riverside outpost
An active Patagonian estate where days transition from river rafting and volcanic treks to quiet fireside evenings beneath snow-capped peaks.
“This Relais & Châteaux lodge has an organic garden and on-site dairy factory that produces six types of cheeses, served at its farm-to-fork restaurant.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Native lenga wood pavilions framing volcano views, appointed with bespoke Cristian Valdés furnishings and handwoven Mapuche tapestries.
Remarkable
Expert-guided volcanic treks, Liucura River fly-fishing, horseback riding, and private tours of the on-site artisanal cheese dairy.
Remarkable
Mapuche cultural visits, indigenous culinary traditions, and tastings from the estate's own working farm and artisanal fromagerie.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
All are lined with pale indigenous wood, and flooded with light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Positioned outside Pucón along the Liucura River, the estate offers direct access to ancient monkey puzzle forests, glacial lakes, and Villarrica Volcano.
The rooms
Riverfront villas feature wood fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing native forests and the rushing Liucura River.
The spa
Timber-lined treatment rooms look out into native forest, hosting hot stone therapies and massages with local botanicals.
Yoga and gym
The timber gym pavilion looks out on native forest through tall windows, and yoga classes gather on the pier.
The hot tubs
Wood-fired hot tubs sit along the Liucura riverbank, open to the forest air and steaming after daily excursions.
Lodge Restaurant
Under wire-caged lanterns, the dining room serves Chilean farm-to-table dishes with ingredients harvested from the estate gardens.
Surrounded by nearly 60 acres of native parklands on the banks of the Liucura River, with awe-inspiring views of the Villarrica volcano, this beautifully-designed lodging is in a blissfully peaceful corner of the country's Lake District.
At the table
At the timber bar, bartenders pour Chilean wines and craft cocktails in front of a cellar display.
How it began
Built around a working dairy farm and agro-estate, the lodge was conceived to blend traditional Patagonian farming with guided Lake District exploration.
“inside, furnishings by Chilean designer Cristian Valdés are interspersed with handcrafted textiles and ceramics, restored antiques and pieces from local artists…”
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