Discover the cultural heritage and daily life of the Mapuche indigenous peoples, and explore the stunning natural landscapes of Chile’s Lakes Region!
On this immersive educational experience in Chile’s breathtaking Lakes Region, discover the Mapuche People cultural heritage, beliefs, and day-to-day lives, and explore the stunning natural landscapes of the region.
Tour an ecological medicinal plants garden, visit a honey workshop and hike to a spectacular waterfall. Learn about the indigenous group’s history and culture from a longko Mapuche elder. Enjoy a traditional meal with your gracious hosts. On this 1-Day Tour, gain a deeper understanding of Chile’s diverse heritage and of its largest indigenous group.
Duration: 10:00 am – 17:30 pm
Start/End Location: Centrally located meeting/drop-off point at Kurarewe Square
Availability: Daily
Begin your Mapuche People Cultural Tour at 10:00 am with a welcome gathering to meet your Mapuche hosts and prepare for the day. From there, meet a Mapuche “seeds protector” and tour her ecological medicinal plants garden to learn about Mapuche traditional medicine.
Then, the local Mapuche community will welcome you into a traditional ruka house for a lunch of locally-grown Mapuche cuisine.
After lunch, walk with your guide to the Salto de Copihupulli waterfall for a look at spectacular natural landscapes, and how nature and Mapuche culture align and intersect.
Upon your return to the community, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a Mapuche longko elder. The elder will speak to you about the land, history, and ways of life of the Mapuche people.
End the day with a visit to a honey and natural herbs workshop to learn how locals use these natural products day-to-day. At 17:30 pm, your tour will come to a close.
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