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It is located in Lonquimay, in the Araucanía Region, in the northern Patagonia of Chile, bordering Argentina. The Reserve is a project dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the area's geological, natural, and cultural heritage. It has visitor facilities, numerous trails and geo-routes, highlighting several important geosites within the Kutralkura Geopark (UNESCO). Furthermore, three natural conservation areas converge at the reserve, making us very privileged, but also a lot of work to do :).
The reserve's activities are adapted to the seasons, as we are in a Patagonian and high Andean mountain region where the seasons dictate the conditions. Thus, in summer we offer trekking, explorations, horseback riding, and other activities. In autumn, we add photographic safaris, scientific visits, and more. In winter, everything is covered in snow. The reserve has a large refuge that can accommodate up to 21 people, as well as some domes and campsites.
We are working hard this year, 2026, and the following year, 2027, to reintroduce some wonderful species that have disappeared from Patagonia (such as the guanaco and the rhea) and to monitor other animals here (pumas, vizcachas). We have a great deal of work ahead of us to prepare for the return of these animals and the restoration of the local ecosystem (building fences and shelters for our park rangers). Also this year, 2026 and 2027, we are working on the restoration of the area's heritage tree, the Araucaria. To date, we have already planted more than 20,000 trees, and now we are building a plant nursery and interpretive trails in the forest. Our central project is a biological corridor connecting Chile and Argentina for the free movement of these animals, but also to improve the quality of life of local communities and help preserve Patagonian culture.
We have a large garden where we grow our own food every day. We always have internet access, plenty of books, and lots of places to explore. We have a fully equipped and beautiful retreat by the river. The owners of the house are Carlos and my daughter Nagore. I'm an anthropologist, raised in the mountains, a professional traveler, knowledgeable about American cultures, a reader, and a nature lover. My daughter is an archaeology student and also the creative force behind this place :)
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se encuentra en Lonquimay, región de la Araucanía, zona de la Patagonia Norte de Chile y vecina de la Argentina. La Reserva es un proyecto de conservación y de puesta en valor del patrimonio geológico, natural y cultural de la zona. posee instalaciones para visitantes, numerosos senderos y georutas, destacándose en ellos algunos geositios de importancia que están dentro del Geoparque Kutralkura (UNESCO). además en la reserva confluyen tres aréas naturales de conservación por lo que somos muy privilegiados, pero también tenemos mucho trabajo :).
las actividades de la reserva se adecuan a las estaciones, pues estamos en una zona de montaña. patagónica y alto andina, donde las estaciones ponen las condiciones. así, en verano realizamos trekking, exploraciones, cabalgatas, entre otros, luego en otoño agregamos zafarís fotográficos, visitas científicas, entre otros. en invierno todo es nieve. la reserva tiene un gran refugio donde alojar hasta 21 personas, también algunos domos, sitios de camping.
estamos trabajando fuertemente este año 2026 y el año siguiente 2027 en reintroducir algunas especies maravillosas que desaparecieron de la Patagonia ( como el Guanaco y los Ñandu) y monitoreando otros animales de aca ( Pumas, Vizcachas), por lo que tenemos por delante una gran tarea de trabajo para preparar el regreso de estos animales y la restauración del ecosistema local (construcción de cercos y refugios para nuestros guardaparques). también este año 2026 y 2027 estamos trabajando en la restauración del árbol patrimonio de la zona LA ARAUCARIA, a la fecha ya hemos plantado mas 20.000 árboles y ahora vamos por la construcción de un vivero de plantas y senderos interpretativos en el bosque. Nuestro proyecto central es un corredor biológico que conecta chile y argentina para el libre transito de estos animales, pero también para mejorar la calidad de vida de las comunidades locales y ayudar conservar la cultura de la Patagonia
tenemos una enorme huerta donde día a dia cultivamos nuestros alimentos. tenemos siempre internet, muchos libros y muchos lugares, tenemos un refugio totalmente equipada, muy bonito junto al rio. Los dueños de Casa son ( Carlos) y mi hija Nagore. yo soy antropólogo, criado en la montaña, viajero de oficio, conocedor de las culturas americanas, lector, amante de la naturaleza y mi hija, estudiante de Arqueologia y además el espíritu creativo de este lugar :) -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
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Interests
Books
Carpentry
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Music
Writing
Animals
Farming
Self development
Culture
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Mountain
Nature
Hiking
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about the mountain culture and Patagonia, the local language, , botany and geology, you will be able to know and live in a huge natural reserve, next to nature.
aprenderas sobre la cultura de montaña y patagonia, el idioma local, manejo, botánica y geología, conservación de ecosistemas de la patagonia
podras conocer y vivir en una enorme reserva natural, junto a la naturaleza -
Help
Conservation-related activities on the ground: construction of trails, fences, animal areas, and others.
support in the care of visitors to the refuge and the domes of the reserve
maintenance of trails in the reserve
care of farm animals (dogs, chickens, others) general maintenance activities of the reserve
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actividades relacionadas a conservación en terreno; construcción de senderos, cercos, areas de animales, otros
apoyar en la atención de visitantes del refugio y de los domos de la reserva
mantención de senderos de la reserva
cuidado de animales de la granja ( perros, gallinas, otros)
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Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
nos interesa mejorar nuestro ingles y enseñar el español a nuestros voluntarios -
Accommodation
We have a large, fully equipped shelter for your stay, with two separate bathrooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and a terrace. Located next to the river, each volunteer stays in rooms in either the dome or the shelter.
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tenemos un gran refugio , totalmente equipada para su estadia. con dos baños independientes, cocina, lavanderia, terraza, ubicada junto al rio, cada voluntario se queda en habitaciones del domo o del refugio. -
What else ...
We are inside a great natural reserve, surrounded by mountains and lakes, parks and places, so the stay can be a wonderful experience to discover and live nature. We are close to everything, so you can visit many places even by bicycle!
estamos dentro de una gran reserva natural, rodeado de montañas y lagos, parques y parajes, por lo que la estadia puede ser una experiencia maravillosa para descubir y vivir la naturaleza. estamos cerca de todo, asi que puedes visitar numerosos lugares hasta en bicicleta !! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Tenemos wifi
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Space for parking camper vans
tenemos suficiente espacio para albergar
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Can possibly accept pets
somos una granja !!
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Coco, the king of huellas :)
our dear Coco... the best partner of the mountain :)
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Carlos, el refugio, el río, las montañas, las araucarias y las cachañas han sido una experiencia inolvidable.
Hemos aprendido y disfrutado de todos ellos; Carlos es un hombre con un mensaje muy fuerte y especial sobre la … read more
Carlos is a very warm-hearted person that received us with open arms and a lot of enthusiasm. He had many inspiring stories to tell, always with a cup of mate. The several projects of Carlos are really meaningful to both nature conservation and cultural heritage in the … read more
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Carlos, el refugio, el río, las montañas, las araucarias y las cachañas han sido una experiencia inolvidable.
Hemos aprendido y disfrutado de todos ellos; Carlos es un hombre con un mensaje muy fuerte y especial sobre la … read more
Carlos is a very warm-hearted person that received us with open arms and a lot of enthusiasm. He had many inspiring stories to tell, always with a cup of mate. The several projects of Carlos are really meaningful to both nature conservation and cultural heritage in the … read more
I really enjoyed the work, it's physical but also relaxed. There is always something to do and fix … read more
The place is very beautiful for hiking. And Carlos takes time to answer at all your question even when he is really busy!
I recommand this places for all people's who love nature and are not afraid of physical work!
During my time here I worked with Marcello, a gaocho neighbor of Carlos, on manual tasks necessary for the continuation of the project and also maintaining the trails, and the household of the place. The work is physical, which I found delighting but not for everyone.
Carlos is a wonderful … read more
The team of other volunteers was awesome, and after about a week of showing us the ropes, Carlos trusted us to work independently. We usually worked in the mornings, and since I was there in summer, we mainly focused on marking out trails. In the afternoons, … read more
Carlos will welcome you in an absolutly gorgeous place where you will be abble to discover a lot of things. He has a lot of stories to tell about this land and the mapuche people, you will learn a lot about their culture.
Work is a little physical but working in nature with those … read more
Location: it is a beautiful refugio, close to the nature, far from the city. It is one of the most beautiful place we 've ever been!!
Accommodation: We lived in refugio, some nights we spent in domo. The … read more
Muy recomendable para recibirlas 😉
Nos hemos quedado en el refugio, que es un lugar muy agradable para vivir donde cada uno puede sentirse a casa y compartir momentos con Carlos, su hija (los fines de semana), y tambien visitantes.
Hemos ayudado Carlos con la construcción de un domo y a … read more
Really they are very good voluntars, always with a good actitud and taking always the rules of the House, meeting with the team. They are the BEST experience for us !! We LOVE Melissa and Tony and miss them !!
Carlos has two super loving dogs, a crazy goat and chickens. Anyone who likes to grow vegetables in the garden can let … read more
