Rivers, Lakes and Volcanoes

Millions of years of volcanic and glacier activity transformed the Region of Lakes into one of the most beautiful lake areas in the world. Located between Temuco and Puerto Montt it is divided into two main areas: Araucanía (between Temuco and Valdivia) and Lakes & Volcanoes (between Valdivia and Puerto Montt). Not disregarding the mystic island of Chiloé.

Araucanía is the main settlement of Mapuches (“people of the earth”), the most important indigenous group in South America. Located in Temuco, capital of the Ninth Region, “Museo de la Araucanía” displays the history and traditions of Mapuches.

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Puerto Varas

Situated on the shore of the Lago Llanquihue, the city Puerto Varas is renowned as one of the most beautiful towns in Chile.

This town has a distinct German influence, as many of the settlers that founded the town in the XIX century came from that country.
Today, it offers the visitor an astonishing landscape, a good hotel and gastronomy infrastructure, a modern casino, a beach at the lakeshore and in the summer various open air cultural and culinary activities.

The fast growth of the coastal town Puerto Montt, 20 km from Puerto Varas, made Puerto Varas a residence of choice, which led to an increase in population and an enrichment of the urban life.

While in Puerto Varas you can engage in activities such as trekking, horseback riding or rafting and treasure the view by making sufficient pictures while ascending the volcano Osorno.

Isla Chiloe

Chiloe possesses a enigmatic nimbus of mysteries, embosoming the island ever since hundreds of years, bringing

to life numerous legends and myths. These enriched its history through the presence of witches, goblins, ghost ships and mysterious beings such as the Trauco, Pincoya, Caleuche and many more. Furthermore, it strikes with its colonial architecture, mostly expressed by its numerous churches and the unique Palafitos (stilt houses). You can experience local traditions in situ, if you are lucky enough to be there during a fair, such as the Minga, which involves literally moving an entire house from one site to another.

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Puerto Varas

Isla Chiloe