WELCOME TO PAGUIMALAL
Casa Paguimalal is a magnificent private estate in Chile’s Lake District, overlooking Lake Villarrica and Villarica volcano.
A four-bedroom house sits within 20 hectares of native forest and gardens, with a stream running through the grounds. It was built as a family summer home – the owners have been coming to this part of Chile for four generations – and still very much feels like one. Inside, interiors are distinctly Chilean, with high ceilings, wood panelling and enormous windows looking over the forest and lake.
The house is fully staffed and all-inclusive, with a private chef, butler, house team and dedicated driver, and an extensive menu of privately-guided experiences both on and off the estate. Despite its sense of remoteness, it lies just ten minutes from Pucón, a small, charming mountain town that is Chile’s answer to Jackson Hole.
What we love about Casa Paguimalal
- Deeply personalised service: the villa manager and chef create a bespoke itinerary and menu for every set of guests based on how you like to travel, with 24/7 concierge service and a full-time driver.
- Designed to be.a ‘home away from home’; while grand and spacious, with huge grounds, it still has a relaxed, intimate feel.
- The wellness area in the trees has a semi-Olympic natural swimming pool, a wood-fired hot tub, a hot pool, cold plunge carved from a tree trunk, glass-fronted sauna, gym and yoga area.
- Three of the bedrooms have loft spaces with additional beds, making it well-suited to multi-generational groups or families travelling together.
- The outstanding staff, including chef, full-time driver, butler Antonella, gardener and housekeeping team, who have worked together for years.
- Exceptional range of privately-guided experiences personally curated by the owner, who has a lifelong connection to the region.
What to do at Casa Paguimalal
The Lake District is Chile’s adventure playground, and experiences are at the heart of every stay here.
Days can be spent rafting, kayaking or hiking through the Lake District, joining a private cooking session with the chef, tasting wines with the house sommelier, or learning about Mapuche culture from a respected community elder. Wellness experiences range from yoga and massage to sound therapy, guided meditation and forest bathing. In winter, guests can ski, snowshoe or randonnée on the volcano.
Food is a highlight: a morning rafting might end with a traditional Patagonian asado in the shade of a 500-year-old tree, or – in the winter – a long lunch set atop a volcano in the snow. Throughout, the house team brings the same care and creativity to adventures beyond the property as they do to life within it.
When to Travel
Casa Paguimalal can be visited year-round. Late spring and summer (November to February) are ideal for making the most of the Lake District’s lakes, rivers and volcanoes, with long daylight hours and warm temperatures. Autumn (March to May) brings fiery colours to the surrounding forest and cooler, crisper days, while winter transforms the landscape, with skiing, snowshoeing and mountain lunches on the slopes of Villarrica Volcano.
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