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MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE

Pucón; Patagonia ChilenaBrochure 2012/2013

MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE

Pucón; Patagonia ChilenaBrochure 2012/2013

SYNAPSIS EXPERIENTIAL TOURS“Keep travel meaningful”


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE IndexMAPUCHE EXPERIENCE Index

General information Itinerary About the Mapuche Experience Meet your hosts at Kila Leufu Ranch Photos of the Mapuche Experience Cost of the program and What it includes Contact information


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE General informationMAPUCHE EXPERIENCE General information

Duration7 days and 6 nights

For whomAdults in general who have an interest in the profound wisdom of the Mapuche nation

WhenConsult calendar HERE!

WherePucón; Patagonia Chile

AccommodationsDouble and triple rooms in the Kila Leufu Ranch, Palguin bajo, Km 23, Pucón, Chile

GastronomyFresh and organic products from the Kila Leufu farm and traditional Mapuche cuisine

DirectionsYou can arrive via Argentina or Chile. The ranch is located 130 km (aprox 80mi) from Temuco, Chile (province of Cautín), or 115 km (aprox 70 mi) from Junín de los Andes, Argentina (province of Neuquén).

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MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEItineraryMAPUCHE EXPERIENCEItinerary

DAY 1 Reception and commencement of the

experience in Kila Leufu Ranch (KL) Dinner at KL

DAY 2 (Element Air) Commencement and presentation of

day’s events Mapuche welcome ceremony in the Ruka

(family house) of KL Music and invocation with the

community’s lonkos (leaders)

Breakfast at KL Introduction to Mapuche Culture• Origen of the Mapuche nation• Social organization of family and

community• Production activities• Art and architectural design • Entry into the Mapuche worldview,

exploring symbolism of the kultrun (traditional drum)

Tour of the Kila Leufu Ranch with explanations of the various activities carried out by the Mapuche family living there

Lunch at KL



Lunch at KLEvening commencement Invocation of traditional music Informative talk about Mapuche music,

instruments and meanings Instrument workshop and dance

workshop Evening snack at KL Short hike to mountain lookout Invocation of air element; exercises to

connect with the element’s forces

Circle-up for review and reflection of day’s events

Dinner at KL



DAY 3 (Element Fire) Qigong and Tai Chi exercises to expand

consciousness and open the senses Breakfast at KL Commencement and presentation of

day’s events Introduction to:• Mapuche art, products and meanings• Traditional meals, food and

preparation• Weaving workshop• Cooking workshop

Lunch at KL Evening commencement Silversmithing workshop Continuation of weaving workshop Trip to Villarica Volcano Evening snack at the volcano Invocation of fire element Integration of the volcano’s transforming

energy into the body End of day circle-up in Ruka (family

house) in KL; gather around fire Dinner at KL



DAY 4 (Element Water) Qigong and Tai Chi exercises to expand


day’s events Trip to the city of Pucón Visit Pre-Columbian Museum Lunch in Pucón Evening commencement Trip to natural hot spring pools Evening snack at hot spring site Invocation of water element

Exercises for the cleansing and purification of the emotional world using the energy of the hot springs

End of day circle-up Dinner at KL



DAY 5 (Element Earth) Qigong and Tai Chi exercises to expand


day’s events Trip to the Mapuche communities of

Kurarewe• Guided tour at Mapuche museum• Rounds with communities’ sages and

lonkos (leaders)• The Mapuche religion• Sacred sites

Lunch in the communities Evening commencement Possible visit to Rewe (sacred site) Invocation of Ñuque mapu (Mother

Earth) facilitated by the community’s lonko Evening snack Trip to energetic site Invocation of earth element; connection

with the silence of the forest and the spiritual world

End of day circle-up Dinner at KL



DAY 6 (Consciousness ) Qigong and Tai Chi exercises to expand


day’s events• Trip to Lanín Volcano• Nature walk exploring flora and fauna

of the Andean Patagonia region• The Pehuén tree: why the Mapuche

nation considers it a sacred tree• Harvest of the Pehuén seeds

Access to the base of Volcano Lanín; history and meaning to the Mapuche nation.

Lunch at the foot of volcano Conscious hike in the silence of the forest Getting in touch with the spirit of the

volcano Integration activityGroup sharing of experiences and insights

gained on a personal and group level Evening snack Return to KL End of experience circle-up Dinner at KL



DAY 7 Breakfast at KL Tour through city of Pucón Lunch in Pucón Return to KL and goodbyes


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEAbout MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEAbout

Th is exper ie nce inv i te s you to e nte r the Mapuche ’s wor ld and le arn about the i r v i s ion of the Un ivers e , the i r customs and vast sp i r i tua l i ty. Un l ike other programs that off er a s uperfi c ia l and pe r iphera l v iew of the cu l ture , th is expe r ie nce o ff e rs yo u a t ru ly un ique o pportuni ty : to be co me part o f the co mmunity dur ing the pe r iod of your stay.



By re lati ng wi th the Mapuche pe op le , learn ing how to pre pare t rad iti ona l me a ls and exp lor ing Mapuche ar t and t rad iti ons that have defi ned the i r identi ty s ince anc ient ti mes , you wi l l get to expe r ience the authenti c and or ig ina l Mapuche nati on, one of g re at s ig n ifi cance in the Patagon ia re g ion .



Whe n we refe r to the Mapuche , we are speak ing of ind iv idua ls who have l i ve d in constant un ion and harmony wi th the lands

to which they be long , re specti ng Mother Earth ’s laws and recog n iz ing he r sacrednes s .


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEAboutMAPUCHE EXPERIENCEAbout

As s uch , throughout the s ix days o f the Mapuche

Exper ie nce we wi l l be off er ing acti v iti es to encourage your

pe rsona l contact wi th the forces and energ ie s inhe re nt in the s e lands . In that se ns e

the re wi l l be a ti me of the expe r ience for each of the

d iff e rent es s enti a l e leme nts .

AIR, F IRE , WATER, EA RTH &CONSCIOUSNESS



Last , i t i s worth noti ng that the Mapuche Exper ie nce wi l l reach

s ign ifi cant leve ls o f t ransformati on, thanks to the

ava i lab i l i ty o f s pace s re s er ve d for me di tati on and refl ecti on,

s uper v i se d by the fac i l i tator that wi l l accompany your g roup. The

purpos e of the s e s paces i s to e nr ich persona l learn ing by

s har ing wi th in the group d iff erent thoug hts , se ns ati ons and

e moti ons evoked by the expe r ience .



Th is i s an opportunity to expand your consc iousness, d iscover profound meanings and to re inforce the va luable teachings and

ins ights that wi l l emerge from a fantasti c exper ience!


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEMeet your hosts at Kila Leufu RanchMAPUCHE EXPERIENCEMeet your hosts at Kila Leufu Ranch

The Kila Leufu endeavor is the result of the efforts of a Mapuche family, who, out of pride for their traditions and a strong sense of community, have decided to open the doors to an ancient culture, normally inaccessible to outsiders.

With the kindness and warmth typical of a Mapuche family home, Doña Irma, Don Antonio and their children Sandra and Marco welcome guests as friends, creating an atmosphere that makes it hard to leave when the time comes to say goodbye.


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEThe establishmentMAPUCHE EXPERIENCEThe establishment

Kila Leufu consists of double and triple rooms, a spacious dining room and an authentic Mapuche Ruka (house) where various cultural activities take place. The establishment also has its own farmland and organic garden, providing fresh and natural products for the daily meals.


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCESurroundingsMAPUCHE EXPERIENCESurroundings

Kila Leufu is located in the valley of the Tracura River in Chilean Patagonia. Its natural surroundings are an absolute privilege to experience, with views of the two most impressive volcanoes of the region, Volcano Villarica and Volcano Lanín. Among the region’s most notable attractions are the Villarica National Park, the Huerquehue National Park, a significatn hot springs source with many natural pools, spa services, beautiful waterfalls such as León, China, and Palguín Falls, and the picturesque city of Pucón.


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE Video!MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE Video!

I f y o u c a n ’ t s e e t h e v i d e o e n te r h e re!

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MAPUCHE EXPERIENCE Cost of the program and What it includesMAPUCHE EXPERIENCE Cost of the program and What it includes

$CH 785,140 (Chilean pesos); price per person -7 days and for 6 nights experience.INCLUDES:

6 nights in a double or triple room of Kila Leufu. For a single room there is an additional cost of 7,000 Chilean pesos per night

All meals at Kila Leufu and lunchboxes* All teachings, workshops, outdoor activities and exercises related to the

four elements All transportation and excursions during the experience (trip to Mapuche

communities, Volcano Villarica, Volcano Lanín, hot springs and city of Pucón the day of the visit to the Pre-Columbian Museum)

Tickets for access to museums, national parks and hot springs Program coordinator, facilitator and translator service fees Service fees for the staff and assistants involved in the cultural activities TOUR OPERATOR COMMISION



*FOOD REGIME:The following is included in the Mapuche Experience: Two lunches at KL ¬plus 3 lunches at various sites, two evening snacks at KL plus 3 evening snacks at sites, and 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners at KL. Breakfast: freshly baked bread, fresh milk from the farm’s cows, homemade butter, homemade jams made from regional fruits, homemade cheese, eggs from the farm, natural juices, coffee or choice of tea and fruit. Lunch and dinner: includes white and red meats, vegetables, seasonal legumes, typical Mapuche food, varieties of salads, natural juices and white and red wine depending on the occasion. A vegetarian menu will also be available if necessary. Please request on the registration form. Beverages: for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks or any other drink not mentioned above, please write your request on the registration form. One bottle of

wine for four people per meal will be included. Those who wish to consume more may do so at an additional cost.



DOES NOT INCLUDE Trips to Pucón or to Kila Leufu Ranch Additional food not included in the list above Mapuche artisanal products Health insurance Any item not mentioned above

NOTE 1: A minimum of 8 participants are required in order to confirm the Mapuche Experience. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own group. Please consult the webpage or email us to see if the experience has been confirmed for the dates you’ve selected.

NOTE 2: You may also hire the services privately for your own group of 8 or more people. In this case it is possible to coordinate dates outside of the regular schedule.


MAPUCHE EXPERIENCEContact informationMAPUCHE EXPERIENCEContact information

SYNAPSIS GROUPCamino viejo lago Lolog 1287(8370) San Martín de los Andes; Province of NeuquénPatagonia ArgentinaSkype: walterlemaEmail: [email protected]: WWW.TURISMODEEXPERIENCIAS.COM

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