Lake District
Emerald forests, snow-capped volcanoes, and pristine lakes shaped by Germanic settlers and Mapuche heritage.
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Puerto Varas
City of Roses Beneath the Volcano
Pucon
Adventure Capital of the South
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Summit Villarrica Volcano
Climb an active volcano and peer into its glowing lava lake.
Soak in the Geometricas Hot Springs
Unwind in architect-designed thermal pools hidden in a temperate rainforest canyon.
Hike the Osorno Volcano Trail
Trek the lower slopes of a picture-perfect cone volcano mirrored in Lake Llanquihue.
Trek Through Huerquehue's Araucaria Forest
Hike among ancient monkey puzzle trees and hidden mountain lakes.
Feast on Curanto — The Underground Earth Oven
Eat seafood, meat, and potatoes cooked in a pit of hot stones.
Raft the Petrohue River Rapids
Charge through Class III rapids framed by volcano views and emerald forest.
Photograph the Sacred Heart Church
Capture the iconic hilltop church framed by Osorno Volcano and Lake Llanquihue.
Stroll the German Heritage Lakeshore Walk
Follow the waterfront promenade past rose gardens and Bavarian architecture.
Explore the Mapuche Museum of Pucon
Discover the living culture of Chile's largest indigenous nation.
Devour a Kuchen at a Lakeside Cafe
Taste the German-Chilean pastry tradition at its Lake District best.