The Secrets of Araucania

This self-drive trip takes you through the heartland of the Mapuche, Chile’s largest indigenous group. From the Andes to the Pacific Ocean, it passes through spectacular landscapes with lakes, volcanoes, and the striking monkey puzzle trees (“araucarias”) for which this region is famous.

The Mapuche Experience

Mapuche Native People in Chile

The Nation of the Mapuche in Chile (meaning in Mapudungun language: Mapu = earth and Che = people) outnumber any other indigenous people in Chile, and it is the third-biggest original culture in South America. Get to know this astonishing culture and have fun.