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Huilo Huilo is a private biological reserve and ecotourism destination located in the Chilean Region of Los Ríos. It lies in the town of Neltume, known for its timber tradition, on the shores of Lake Pirehueico. The area was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2007.
The Reserve is located on the southern shore of Lake Pirihueico, nestled in the Andes Mountains, close to the border with Argentina. The distance to Valdivia, the regional capital, is 165 km. and to Santiago, the capital of the country, 860 km. The architecture of the hotels and cabins is amazingly eco-friendly and gives the feeling of living in a fairy tale. The facilities are almost camouflaged and do not interfere with the ecosystem.
How to get to Huilo Huilo- Flight to Santiago: If you are coming from abroad, the most common way is to fly into Santiago's Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
- Nearby airports: The nearest airports are Pichoy Airport in Valdivia, El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt and La Araucanía Airport in Temuco.
- Ground transportation: You can take a bus or rent a car to get to Panguipulli, the closest town to the reserve.
- Route to Panguipulli: From Valdivia, take Ruta 5 sur, then Ruta 203 to Panguipulli. If you're coming from Puerto Montt, head north on Ruta 5 and then take Ruta 203. Once in Panguipulli, follow the signs to the Biological Reserve, which will guide you to the entrance.
Location
- Flight to Santiago: If you are coming from abroad, the most common way is to fly into Santiago's Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
- Nearby airports: The nearest airports are Pichoy Airport in Valdivia, El Tepual Airport in Puerto Montt and La Araucanía Airport in Temuco.
- Ground transportation: You can take a bus or rent a car to get to Panguipulli, the closest town to the reserve.
- Route to Panguipulli: From Valdivia, take Ruta 5 sur, then Ruta 203 to Panguipulli. If you're coming from Puerto Montt, head north on Ruta 5 and then take Ruta 203. Once in Panguipulli, follow the signs to the Biological Reserve, which will guide you to the entrance.
Adventure and Outdoor Experiences
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| Montaña Magica Lodge, one of several eco-friendly hotels within the Reserve. |
Situated in the heart of the Patagonian rainforest of Chile, the reserve, with its magnificent nature as its best partner, offers many tourist programs that can be arranged, either guided or self-guided. These programs range from gentle trekking through some of its many trails to exciting activities such as reaching the summit of the twin volcanoes Mocho-Choshuenco, enjoying an incomparable view of the surroundings, or practicing sports related to snow and the mountains.
And for rafting enthusiasts, there is no shortage of places to go; the Fuy River, with class III and IV rapids, offers the ideal setting for both beginners and experts. The pristine waters that flow from the Andes Mountains give rise to a variety of rivers and lakes where enthusiasts can practice recreational fishing, tours are available all year round.
- Excursions and daily trips, explore the reserve with guided tours and daily excursions. The reserve has 250 km (156 miles) of trails and routes along hundreds of tree species, allowing you to discover untouched places, river sources, springs and lakes, bird habitats and native wildlife species.
- Hiking, discover the diverse flora and fauna of the forest by hiking the trails.
- Fly fishing, learn the art of fly fishing in the pristine waters of the reserve.
- Fishing spots: First, a one-hour drive will take you to Quilmo Lagoon, located 42 kilometers inside the reserve. Here you can catch mainly rainbow trout.
- Bird watching, observe the rich bird life of the region.
- Learning with local communities, engage with the local communities and learn about their culture and traditions.
- Zip lining, experience the thrill of zip lining through the forest canopy.
- Horseback riding, explore the reserve on horseback, taking in the breathtaking views.
- Groups and Events, Huilo Huilo is an ideal location for educational trips, study tours and corporate events.
These activities allow visitors to immerse themselves in nature, relax, and enjoy the unique experience of the Reserva Biológica de Huilo Huilo.
Andean Condor Cable Car
- Excursions and daily trips, explore the reserve with guided tours and daily excursions. The reserve has 250 km (156 miles) of trails and routes along hundreds of tree species, allowing you to discover untouched places, river sources, springs and lakes, bird habitats and native wildlife species.
- Hiking, discover the diverse flora and fauna of the forest by hiking the trails.
- Fly fishing, learn the art of fly fishing in the pristine waters of the reserve.
- Fishing spots: First, a one-hour drive will take you to Quilmo Lagoon, located 42 kilometers inside the reserve. Here you can catch mainly rainbow trout.
- Bird watching, observe the rich bird life of the region.
- Learning with local communities, engage with the local communities and learn about their culture and traditions.
- Zip lining, experience the thrill of zip lining through the forest canopy.
- Horseback riding, explore the reserve on horseback, taking in the breathtaking views.
- Groups and Events, Huilo Huilo is an ideal location for educational trips, study tours and corporate events.
Osorno 203 Km.
Temuco 190 Km.
San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina) 220 Km.

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