Upon arriving at the third peninsula you come upon La Escondida, perched on the edge of the rocks. Built of stone and wood, the inn seems to float above the lake. The large windows and terraces drink in the view of Lake Aluminé. You can enjoy its comfortable decks and balconies in the shade of the trees or under the shelter of patio umbrellas.
Inside, keepsakes from trips and family mementos coexist in a harmonious and eclectic atmosphere. A French armchair stands out next to a colorful matra (Mapuche weaving). The country-style furniture is accented by lamps of contemporary design. A rocking chair entices you to rest your feet on a fur rug.
In winter, the sun coming in through the windows brightens the lounge, with its cozy wood-burning fireplace. Here you can sip loose-leaf tea served in antique china and sample a blueberry cake, among other kitchen delights.
After regaining energy and warming up again, you are ready to return to the snow-filled park at Mount Batea Mahuida. Covered in white flakes, the volcano’s crater sleeps peacefully, revealing an emerald lake inside when summer arrives.
Afterward, you can relax surrounded by a view of paradise. From the mezzanine level of the inn, you can admire the opposite shore of the lake. The azure water reflects the pale blue and white of the sky. The volcano, whose name means “basin mountain” in Mapuche language, rises in the west. The araucarias (monkey-puzzle trees) form complex outlines, and a lonely gull hangs suspended in the air. The wind blows gently, swelling the sails of a boat that, in the clear sunlight, plies Lake Aluminé once again. |
