How to get to La Suizandina, Malalcahuello

It is easy to get here and the trip is in itself impressive.

La Suizandina can be reached easily by public transportation as well as by car (or a helicopter, so to say). La Suizandina lies 100 km from Temuco and is situated close to Curacautín, the largest city in the vicinity. Out of Curacautín busses run daily to and from all of the major cities to the north and south. La Suizandina lies km 83 of the Camino Internacional, 5 kilometres before the tiny village of Malacahuello and 28 km east of Curacautín along a paved road, on its way to Argentina.





The famous Conguillío National Park, the Tolhuaca National Park, the National Reserve Nalcas/Malalcahuello as well as the volcanoes Lonquimay, Llaima, Tolhuaca and Sierra Nevada all lie very close to La Suizandina.

By car to Malalcahuello

The fastest way to reach us by car is via the Panamericana.

When travelling from the north, take the Curacautín/Lonquimay exit in Victoria (about 600 km from Santiago de Chile). Victorias roads are a bit confusing. If lucky you will spot the road signs signalling the way to Curacautín. Otherwise its best to ask people to point you in the right direction. Enjoy your ride.

When coming from the south, take the Lautaro exit about 30 km after Temuco. The road leads through a hilly picturesque landscape directly to Curacautín.

Once in Curacautín (last chance to tank-up) follow the paved road eastward direction Lonquimay/Argentina (border crossing Pino Hachado). After 28 km La Suizandina (to your left) invites you to relax.

People travelling on the internal route "Interlagos" from Pucón-Villarrica should, depending on the season, check in advance if the road is passable. Some sections are not recommended for year round travel with certain car models.

If coming from Argentina you can travel over the "Paso Pino Hachado" or the "Paso Icalma" to get to La Suizandina. The Paso Pino Hachado is one of the most important crossings to Argentina next to the "Paso Cristo Redentor" near Santiago. Since 2005 the road is fully paved.

In Lonquimay (last chance to tank-up) the road leads over the marvellous pass "Las Raíces" or through the 4.5 km long tunnel "Las Raíces"l, the longest in South America (no cyclists permitted). Simply travel in the direction of Curacautín until you pass the picturesque village of Malalcahuello. La Suizandina lies 3 km outside the village on the right hand side.

In Chile's major cities all types of cars can be rented.
A rental car can be reserved in advance at the airport of your arrival. The globally known car rental agencies are also located in Chile. In addition, a few very good local car rental agencies exist. We recommend that you rent a car once you are in Chile as the price-difference compared with offers from foreign countries can be quite important.

Our recommendation is: First Rent a Car - book here


By airplane to Temuco

There are flights from all the major cities in Chile to the national Maquehue Airport in Temuco offered from Lan Chile
or Sky Air
The flight from Santiago takes 50 minutes and costs approximately $120 US depending on the season and the deal offered. If you sit on the left side of the plane you can enjoy the extraordinary view over the Andes! In addition there is a $10 US fee for the 5 km trip to Temuco by minibus.

If requested we will organise your transfer from the airport directly to La Suizandina. A minibus for up to 10 people is available even upon short-term notice. The cost per trip with driver is approximately $120 US.

By bus to Curacautín - Malalcahuello

Travelling by bus in Chile not only gets you to all the major destinations (as well as to La Suizandina) but it is also bargain.

The Tur Bus
company has the broadest range of destinations and is supposedly the most modern and safest bus line in Chile.

There are direct busses running to Curacautín from: Puerto Montt, Osorno, Valdivia, Temuco, Concepcón, Los Ángeles, Chillán and Santiago.
During the tourist season "TUR BUS" also has additional busses running from Santiago to Curacautín.

The "ERBUC" bus line has busses running from the Temuco "Terminal Rural" (next to the vegetable market), and "BIO-BIO" from Temuco centre to Curacautín. Indeed, you can travel with "ERBUC" directly to La Suizandina by taking the bus to Lonquimay (simply inform the driver that you want to get off at the station "La Suizandina").

The Argentinean bus company "Vía Bariloche" has regular bus runs from Buenos Aires via Neuquén to Temuco and returning. Once again, it is possible to embark and disembark at our guesthouse, 3 km west of Malalcahuello (reservation necessary).

Note: The new inter-regional bus terminal in Temuco is situated in the northern part of the city, 5 km out of the city centre.