Pucon

Embedded in the Andes foothills, right beside the Villarrica volcano, this small town has become the top tourist resort of Southern Chile. This community boasts beautiful, natural attractions that are suited for practicing high-risk sports or for families to simply enjoy spending time together. The events that take place with the sole purpose to entertain visitors, are growing in spectacularity and participants year by year. Pucon is called "the capital of Southern Chile".

Location

La Araucania Region, 112 km (70 mi) southeast of Temuco. 27 km (16.8 mi) east of Villarrica. Map

When to go

Year-round

Attractions

Mountains, coast, lagoons, rivers, flora and fauna, waterfalls, caves, wildlife, picturesque route, hot springs, archeological sites, anthropology, national parks, folklore and handicraft, programmed events.

How to get there

Santiago-Temuco: by airplane, public or private transportation. From Temuco take Route 5 south until Freire. There take the detour to Villarrica, passing through the city and then following the road along the lake until you reach Pucon. See Transport

Activities

Horseback riding, swimming, mountaineering, trekking, sea kayak, white water kayak, mountain biking, parasailing, fishing, rafting, ski, windsurf, photography, wildlife watching, cultural journey. Activities Index

Services

Lodging, food, transportation, road, entertainment, restaurants

Surroundings

Villarrica, Villarrica National Park, Huerquehue National Park.