In the village of Poconchile, along a road that runs for 1km along train tracks from the marked turnoff of Chile 11, is a slightly surreal Hare Krishna ‘ecotown’ and yoga school called Eco Truly. It’s a nice spot to stop for lunch (vegetarian, CH$4000) on your way to Parinacota, or stay for a few days of simplified relaxation.
There’s little proselytizing going on – though residents are happy to share their religious and spiritual views – and the funky conical ‘truly’ rooms are made with local and recycled materials, which they say keeps your energy from escaping.
