Special interest tourism (SIT) caters specifically to the client.  It is a form of tourism based on sharing environmental and cultural identities of specific regions of the world with individual persons or groups who have come from far or near.  Today, it is at the heart of environmental and cultural conservation at the local level.

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​Lemu Mahuida promotes this kind of tourism.  We are highly motivated in supporting conservation efforts in our environment,t and thus create a different type of tourism, one that is educational and entertaining for everyone.

kayak  and Stand up Paddle Boarding

Tours de las cascadas 

Waterfall Tours

Flora and Fauna Education

Hiking

Termas y Artesanía local

Hot Springs and Artisan Crafts

APRENDE DE FLORA NATIVA

DISCOVER THE REGION DE LOS RIOS 

LOS RIOS is a beautiful region located in the south of Chile, characterized by its volcanoes, rivers, lakes and landscapes covered by the majestic Valdivian Forest. This variety of attractions allows visitors to enjoy in perfect harmony with nature throughout the region. It has four tourist destinations within its territory: Valdivia-Corral, Siete Lagos, Cuenca del Lago Ranco and Cuatro Ríos

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Our tours are performed by the Ranco Lake basin, destination Seven Lakes and the Alerce Costero National Park of the commune of La Union, this allows our visitors to have varied entertainment options, being able to meet from the majestic Araucarias in the Cordillera de Los Andes until the second longest tree on the planet, the millenary Alerce that we can find in the Cordillera de la Costa. In addition, in our tours you can see beautiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls inserted in the most beautiful places of our region

About Lemu Mahuida

Lemu Mahuida was born as a touristic venture a few years ago.  It means “Mountain Forrest” in Mapudungun, which is the native language of the Mapuche.

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After traveling, studying, and working with environmental and conservation issues for more than 15 years, I decided to start this wonderful adventure in order to create and promote a new type of tourism in Coñaripe.

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The main objective of this venture is to share experiences in the great outdoors with people from around the world.  We offer customized tours that achieve objectives ranging from research trips to families wanting to kayak on the rivers and lakes of the region.

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To discover Coñaripe you just have to want to be here.  It’s spectacular in every season.  Be it rain, snow, or hot summers, there is always something that will surprise you and be an unforgettable experience.

Activities

Coñaripe in Images 

- Hiking in the natural environment

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- Kayaking classes, river trips, and lake tours

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- Stand up Paddle boarding (SUP)

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- Free diving at Lake Pellaifa

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- Trips to meet local craft makers

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- Native flora and fauna photography

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- Relax at natural hot springs

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- Enjoy local cuisine

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- Accommodations: local cottages for rent

Library (Spanish only)

Guia para actividades outdoors

Guia de campo vertebrados del sur de Chile

Guia de Helechos del centro y sur de Chile

Guia de aves y mamiferos del sur de Chile

Guia de aves y mamiferos del sur de Chile

Explorando el Bosque

Coloreando la Naturaleza

""Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs but not every man's greed."

Gandhi