Eco-friendly lodges in an elevated spot in the Valdivian rainforest
Niebla and the Pacific Ocean are a 15-minute drive away; Valdivia, 20 minutes
Covered terrace, hot tub, self-guided trails to the Río Cutipai River

This splendid site is perched in the heart of the Valdivian rainforest of southern Chile, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Valdivia.

The accommodation consists of comfortable microlodges, each with hotel-quality beds, a fully equipped kitchen (though the on-site restaurant is well worth a visit), and eco-friendly toiletries in the bathroom. Every lodge also includes recycling facilities, medicinal planters, and a spacious covered terrace—a perfect place to prepare dinner on the grill, enjoy alfresco dining, or simply unwind in a hammock. Speaking of unwinding, if the terrace hammock isn’t enough, you can always soak in your private hot tub.

Lophosoria, named after a fern native to these forests, offers stunning views of the Río Cutipai just down the hill. After admiring the river from above, you may be eager to swim in it. Fortunately, a trail leads directly to a river beach. Another path winds its way to the heart of the Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Cutipay, a nature reserve about three kilometers away, where you can observe a variety of bird species and visit local artisans who handcraft boats.