Why Pedal Chile ?

perfect sunset .jpg — Perfect pedaling weather

Daytime: 60’s - 70’s Fahrenheit
Similar weather to the Pacific Northwest of the USA, but with seasons reversed. November to April is spring, summer, and fall ( generally speaking). If you want to learn more check out our full climate report.

Best winter mtb destination

Pedaling Science is independently owned and only specializes in MTB vacations in Chile’s Patagonia. Our team is composed of both native Chileans and Americans. This mixture allows us to provide you with the local experience, along with the level of service that only fellow Americans can provide. This is an authentic mountain biking vacation crafted by Chileans and arranged by Americans.

if your looking to escape the cold this is the perfect destination for your next mountain biking vacation. Right in the heart of the Chilean lakes district.

Patagonia spans approximately 350,000 square miles across both Argentina and Chile. All our mountain bike vacations operate in the very northern section of Patagonia. This area is commonly known as the Lake District Chile. Across the border, Argentina has its own lake district. Over 20 percent of Chile is protected, either as national parks or reserves. This district is the epitome of preserved land with over 20 nationally protected areas.

The lake district chile is known for:

winter cycle touring destinations.jpg — Winter cycle touring destination

Southern Chile is best visited during the North American winter. Since the seasons are reversed on the opposite side of the planet. The warmest period is from early-December to mid-March. Temperatures average in the 70s and rarely exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Making Chile the best winter mtb destination if you are looking to escape your winter. If your hoping to view some autumn leaves, the fall season is from March to May.
For more in-depth look at the climate of Chile, read our article.

Monkey puzzle tree in Pucon — monkey puzzle trees

An evergreen tree that is only native to Patagonia. This tree has been carbon-dated to the Jurassic Period or somewhere in the ballpark of 180 million years ago. Declared a national monument in 1976. This tree is classified as endangered by the International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN).

Volcano Villarrica and fence picture-min.jpg — Volcano villarria/Rucapillá/ the devil’s house)

Chile has close to 500 active volcanoes and this is the most active of them all. The last eruption was March of 2015.

Volcano Osorno.jpg — Volcano Osorno

Called the “Fujiyama of South America”, due to its resemblance to Mount Fuji.

Chilean BBQ picture .jpg — Chilean asado

Thousands of ranches in Patagonia that give new meaning to “organic and sustainable” farming.

glacier fed lakes in lakes district .jpg — glacier-fed lakes

Twelve major glacier-fed lakes dot the landscape.

Chilean hot spring .jpg — natural thermal springs

Chile is located in the Pacific Rim of Fire. Chile has close to 300 hot-springs, mostly nestled in areas of pure beauty.

grapes and a glass of vino .jpg — wine country

Grapes grown in volcanic soil has risen to great popularity recently and for good reason….Maybe. However, in this region of Chile…ALL the wines are from volcanic soil. Chile has a reputation for great wines and maybe the soil makes the difference. Researches from the University of Glasgow say that Chilean red wines contain the highest level of flavonols in the world, which help fight cancer and heart disease. But taste for yourself.

Fitzroya cupressoides.jpg — *patagonia cypress/alerce/Fitzroya cupressoides*

Second longest-lived tree in the world and has been declared a national monument. Fun fact: The Californian Sequoias is the longest-lived tree in the world.

Beautiful pic of southern chile .jpg — unique flora and fauna

The biodiversity of Chile is truly unique. About half of the over 5000 different species of flora and fauna are only found in Chile (or parts of Argentina).

calafate .jpg — Calafate berrie/*Berberis microphylla*,

This is the blueberry of the south…but different. It’s also a primary ingredient for a local beer…. Que rico.

beers with hops .jpg — Chilean beer

77% of all hops grown in the U.S. come from the Yakima Valley. Chile has its own version of Yakima. The craft beer scene has exploded recently: When you combine glacier-fed water & Patagonia grown hops, you end up with one damn tasty beer. Check out our Chilean Craft Beer article for more in-depth info!

copihue - national flower of chile .jpg — Chilean Bellflower

In 1977 the copihue was named the National Flower of Chile. This flower is found in the costal Valdivia area. The name comes from the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile and means “to be mouth down”.

cowboy on a ranch .jpg — huaso (Chilean cowboy)

Northern Patagonia is home to free-roaming cows, donkeys, llamas and sheep….and a place where a cowboy is a free-wheeling stud.

terremoto drink.jpg — terremoto drink

Pipeño (sweet fermented wine), pineapple ice cream, Grenadine syrup, plus pisco/rum or whatever liquor is handy. Terremoto means earthquake and after drinking a few of these you might find yourself on the ground.
Is this the Chilean National Cocktail?

winter mountain biking destinations .jpg — time of the seasons

Spring: September to November
Summer: December to February
Autumn: March to May
Winter: June to August

curanto

Shellfish, smoked meat, and potato dumpling mixed together. Cooked in a 3-foot deep pit. Wild rhubarb covers the hole. In this part of the planet, Chilean rhubarb leaves grow to over 6 feet in length. Curanto pits have been dated to over 6000 years old. Interested in more Chilean food? Check out OUR article.