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Hotel
Barraco Lodge
Hotel overview:
A unique and secluded refuge set in 150 acres of pristine rainforest overlooking glistening turquoise lakes and dramatic valleys. Ideally located for exploring the wild rivers, hidden waterfalls, forests and mountains of the Tagua Tagua National Park.
Why we like this hotel
- An authentic Patagonian style lodge, built entirely by local craftsmen with local materials, blending harmoniously into the natural surroundings
- Varied activities including skiing, boat trips, hiking, kayaking, rafting, horse riding, with professional and experienced guides to allow unique explorations of the area's highlights and hidden corners
- All activities are private for fully personalised and intimate experiences
- Relax at the end of a busy day exploring with some of the best food you'll have on your entire trip and a sauna/ hot tub with one hell of a view
- Feel confident that you are having minimal impact on your natural environment - Barraco uses green energy & organic local produce and is a strong supporter of the local communities
Multi-adventure
A three- to five-night stay for the adventurers among you. Take a jet boat to the hiking trails of Tagua Tagua Park and its forests, rivers, hidden lagoons and waterfalls; enjoy a beachside asado (traditional BBQ); a horseback ride on Jabali Island and spend a day fly fishing on the Puelo River.
Fly-fishing
A three- to six-night stay that is all about taking advantage of the incredible fly-fishing opportunities available on Río Puelo and Río Triador and Lago Interior.
About this hotel
Location
Barraco Lodge is situated within 150 acres of private land, on the edge of the Tagua Tagua Lake and Puelo River. The location couldn't be more ideal for exploring the natural treasures of northern Patagonia and the Pacific coast: wild rivers, hidden lakes and waterfalls, crashing glaciers, smoking volcanoes, dramatic cliffs and ancient rainforest.
There are several options for getting to the lodge. By road, you can take a 150km transfer from Puerto Varas (3hrs), or a 130km transfer from Puerto Montt (2.5hrs).
Cuisine
Resident chef, Maite, is as incredibly talented in the kitchen as she is warm and welcoming as a host. The team are committed to sourcing fresh, local, organic ingredients from sustainable sources, and have their own organic garden on site.
You'll enjoy numerous Patagonian specialities including lamb, king crab, seafood and vegetarian/ vegan alternatives, for example, using the delicious native wild mushrooms (Morchelas) from the Puelo Valley.
Maite's pisco sours made with special Ulmo honey are also to die for!
Outdoor dining at Barraco Lodge
History
Jaime, the owner of Barraco renovated an old 1940's colonial style house as a labour of love, with direction from Edward Rojas, an authority in regional architecture.
The philosophy was always to build in harmony with the natural surroundings, using local craftsmen and materials, and they have done so beautifully.
Swoop says
The combination of Barraco's secluded location, jaw-dropping views, mouth-watering cuisine, friendly team, unique excursions, and commitment to sustainability makes Barraco one of our stand out favourite lodges in all of Patagonia. Beware - you won't want to leave!
Rooms
Barraco has three separate guest houses, all with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms, and stunning views.
Lonko House
The house is built entirely with larch wood. It has a lounge, library, Patagonian kitchen, dining room, outside dining table and spacious terraces with a great view of Río Puelo.
On the second floor, there are two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms: the Tagua Tagua Suite, with a view of the Lake, and the Bandurria Suite, with a view of the northeast mountains.
Tagua Tagua Suite
The Tagua Tagua Suite is 45m². It has a kingsize bed, wood-burning stove, private bathroom with a free-standing tub and a spectacular view of the lake.
Bandurria Suite
The Bandurria Suite is 35m² and has two full beds which can be assembled together to form a kingsize bed. There is also a wood-burning stove, en-suite bathrooms with a bath tub and a view over the surrounding hills.
Edith House
Chinook Suite
The Chinook Suite has two full beds that can be joined to make a super kingsize bed. It's very cosy, with a leather Chesterton sofa, fur rugs, Gaucho 'matras' and a large picture window with a panoramic view of Lago Tagua Tagua and Río Puelo. There are double combustion wood-burning stoves in both the bedroom area and the bathroom.
The Chinook Suite
Fario Suite
The Fario Suite is 23m² with two full beds that can be joined to make a king-size and a double combustion wood-burning stove. Enjoy a panoramic view of Lago Tagua Tagua.
Family House
At 90m², this is a perfect option for families and groups who prefer the privacy of a house just for themselves. With fur rugs and wood finishes, the décor is rustic Patagonian throughout, including the living room and American kitchen. Heating is with double combustion wood-burning stoves. The main southeast views look out over Lago Tagua Tagua.
Pudu Suite
The Pudu suite is 12m² (130ft²), situated on the first floor and is a cosy room with a lake view, two full beds or a king-size bed, private bathroom and a wood-burning stove.
Piloto Suite
This is a cosy suite with a view of Lago Tagua Tagua. Choose from either two single beds or a king-size bed. The suite has an en-suite bathroom and a double combustion wood-burning stove.
Second-floor bedrooms
There is a 15m² (160ft²) attic room with three full beds, plus an adjacent 9m² (100ft²) bedroom with two full beds that can be joined together. These two rooms share a bathroom.
Swoop says
Barracco lodge epitomises rustic luxury in a stunning and remote Southern corner of the Lake District. Their ethos is to make guests feel like they are visiting a hospitable friend's house where the hospitality is informal and limitless. For the adventurous, days can be filled with hiking, paddle boarding, horseback riding, fly-fishing and mountain biking. Barraco Lodge is a hidden gem!
Peter StanleyJones Patagonia Specialist
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