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OK, I´m actually here and on the road to Temuco area. Any recommendations for reasonably priced cabañas, hosteles, or 2-3 star hotels in the area? Looking at Pucon, but not liking the prices....

I can't help you right now with places in Temuco - except to tell you that there are three conventions in town and it is a BOOKED up. We just arrived last evening, and "in town" isn't a sure thing at all. Possibly you might stop at some of the hospadajes on the Autopista Sur...If I hear of anything, I will jump back on and let you know asap! You also might want to try checking out http://www.allsouthernchile.com for some possibilities. Good luck.

Vicki

Vicki - BTW thanks for the tip to avoid Temuco conventions. Not that we even made it that far that day due to the flat tire saga that consumed half a day in Los Angeles. Now happily ensconced in Villarrica for a month.

Travel tip for the masses: beware Allamo car rental. I had all four tires worn down to the belts. Not easily observable either, since the wear was all on the inside tread (bad toe-in alignment). Very scary condition that I didn't pick up on during my initial examination of the car. They may yet redeem themselves if I get reimbursed for the cost of a pair of fresh tires. If not, then it's definite s**t-list.

You may try Couchsurfing. Usually, to bring a bottle and a good deal of kindness is enough.

Nerby Temuco you can find very nice cabanas. We spend there 5 days at the foot of the volcano Llaima when it erupted in January 2008. Not far from the National park Conguillio.

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