Pucón
Chile · Araucanía · 227 m
Description
Pucón is Chile's adventure tourism capital and a popular resort town on the shores of Lake Villarrica, overlooked by the snow-capped Villarrica Volcano, one of South America's most active volcanoes. The town is renowned for guided volcano climbs, white-water rafting on the Trancura River, hiking, mountain biking, and the many natural hot springs scattered throughout the surrounding Andean foothills. In summer, the lake's distinctive black-sand beaches attract swimmers, kayakers, and paddleboarders, while winter brings skiing and snow sports to the volcano's slopes. With its lively center of outdoor outfitters, cafés, and restaurants, combined with a spectacular natural setting, Pucón ranks among Chile's premier destinations for outdoor adventure and nature-based travel.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Villarrica Volcano Summit Climb
- Villarrica National Park
- Huerquehue National Park(Day trip)
- Villarrica Lake Black Sand Beaches
- Geometric Hot Springs (Termas Geométricas)(Day trip)
- Los Pozones Hot Springs(Day trip)
- Trancura River Rafting
- Villarrica Lake Kayaking
- Ojos del Caburgua(Day trip)
- Lake Caburgua(Day trip)
- El Cañi Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Villarrica Volcano Ski Center (June - October)
- Canopy Zipline
- Horse Riding in the Andes
- Waterfall Route
- Villarrica Lake Boat Tours
- Pucón Town Center
- Villarrica Volcano Lava Caves
- Quelhue Mapuche Community(Day trip)
- Stand Up Paddleboarding