Backpackers Chile
Most of the Backpackers Chile hostels are owned by people who love to travel, see beautiful places and experience different cultures just like you. What makes us different from most other places where you could stay is that we love what we do, and that is the reason we opened our hostels. As always backpackers talk about the hostels they enjoy the most. Because of knowing each other through backpackers we decided to create this website.
We want to make you feel at home. Each hostel will have its unique ambience. Many of us can provide lots of beneficial information about our area based on our experiences and our contacts within the local community, which should help you plan your activities and adventures.
Most of us can also arrange excursions such as climbing a volcano, mountain biking, kayaking, horseback riding, sightseeing tours and many others. There will also be opportunities to study Spanish or to have close contact with the Mapuche culture etc. Many of us speak English, German and other languages.
Please let us know if you have any suggestion by contacting us. This will help us improve our services for future backpackers.
So from all of us we truly hope you enjoy your stay in Chile. And remember when you go home to tell everyone you know what a great country Chile is.
Puerto Octay
The picturesque town of Puerto Octay is situated in a protected bay, on the north shore of Lake Llanquihue. It can be easily reached from Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas, Frutillar or Osorno.
From the town, you have spectacular views of the volcanoes Calbuco (2003 m), Osorno (2652 m) and Puntiagudo (2493m), which are part of Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. The surroundings transform from the rolling green hills near lakes Rupanco and Llanquihue, through to the lush rainforests of the Andes. This beautiful environment provides opportunities for many outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, mountaineering, horseriding, mountain biking, sailing, fishing and canoeing. Furthermore, the traditional way of life and breathtaking scenery can provide inspiration for drawing, painting and photography.
We invite you to come and discover this exceptional part of Chile.
Activities:
- Climbing Osorno volcano
- Day hike around Osorno volcano
- 3 days trekking Puyehue volcano traverse
- 3 days trekking Termas de Callao
- Sailing on Lake Llanquihue
- 1/2 or full day Horseriding
- 2 days canoe tour on Lake Rupanco,
- etc.. etc...
La Serena
La Serena, the capital of the 4th region of Coquimbo, founded in 1544 by Spaniard Juan Bohón, hence, making it the second oldest city in Chile, is characterized by stunning colonial architecture , monuments of national significance and churches.
Archaecological Museum: impressive collection of pieces from the Diaguit a Indian culture.
Cathedral: historical building that dates from 1844, built in the neoclassic style.
La Recova Market: municipal market and most typical place of La Serena. You will find all kinds of handicrafts made of alpaca, the special "combarbalita stone" and a lot more…
After an intriguing sightseeing tour through the center, you may have a relaxing stop at the main public square, Plaza de Armas, crowned by a fountain in the centre – sitting under palm trees and watching the Chilean city life!
The beautifully stretched beach promenade of La Serena reaches until the "sister town" of Coquimbo and invites you to have extended strolls and sunbaths. Dive into the waves of the refreshing Pacific Ocean, enjoy breathtaking sunsets and spoil yourself in one of the delicious seafood restaurants.
The magnificent city and hospitable people of La Serena look forward to WELCOMING YOU!
Around La Serena
- Coquimbo the poorer twin city of La Serena with the typical Chilean street life and its attractive seafood port. The best view over the area provides the unique Millennium Cross.
- The unforgettable experience to the wonderful "Isla Damas" where you can observe penguins, sea lions and dolphins in their natural habitat.
- In the outback the attractive and sunny "Valle del Elqui", a green oasis in between overwhelming hills. There you should visit the idyllic village Pisco Elqui and its famous Pisco distilleries.
- The Observatory Mamalluca Vicuña, where you can watch stars and planets – or the more scientific Observatory Tololo.
- The Laguna near the Argentinean border with the wonderful colors of the Andes.
- The National park "Fray Jorge" with its special "micro climate" and the "Valle del Encanto" with aboriginal pythroglyphs
- Additionally there are possibilities for hiking, horseback riding, water sports etc.
