Meeting a Mapuche community

Hi, I’d like to meet a Mapuche community in the Lake District during my upcoming trip to Chile. I’ve been given several offers, but the prices are way too high (nearly 1100 € for 2 days/3 nights). Even though the advertised program sounds interesting, I’m hoping there are other ways to connect with a Mapuche community. I’m open to any ideas on the topic! Best, Jamet JC

Hi there,

Get in touch with Carlos and Marta, who offer rooms for around 35 € at Ruka Melilef in Melipeuco.

We received a very warm welcome there.

Check out our experience HERE

Hi Herodotos, Thanks for this info and for the precious book about your visits to the Lake District. I contacted them because their website doesn’t really offer an option to register online—or maybe it’s already full! If you have any other addresses, I’d love to hear them. Thanks, Jamet JC

Hi there,

I’d recommend checking out this page: https://turismoindigena.com/, where you’ll find a list of agencies offering indigenous tourism experiences.

You’re sure to find one that fits what you’re looking for.

Good luck!

Thierry

Hi Thierry, Thanks so much for taking the time to answer all my questions. I would’ve tried the link you suggested, but either my computer’s too old or the link isn’t working anymore. What a shame! Thanks again, Jamet JC

I would’ve tried the link you suggested, but either my computer’s too old or the link isn’t working anymore.

Hi Jean Claude,

I just tried opening the link from the forum, and it works fine. That said, the site does load slowly.

Maybe give it another shot?

Thierry

Hi again Thierry, No, definitely not—my computer just won’t display it. The connection to the site is too slow. I’ll try again at dawn tomorrow. Who knows, maybe the internet pipes will be less clogged by then. Thanks again, JC

In case you can't open the site, I'm leaving a screenshot of the agencies listed on it here. That way, you can do a more precise search on Google or elsewhere.







Good luck!

Thierry

Good evening Thierry (since it's 6:55 PM here) No doubt I’ll find what I’m looking for with all these addresses... Thanks a lot! JC

A Mapuche community? What a joke. Today’s Mapuche are Chileans just like everyone else. Watch out for scams!