Pucón

In Villarrica and Pucón there are activities for all kinds of travelers, as the sun, beach, shopping and nature are all present. The variety of options goes from Casinos, restaurants, farmers’ fairs and markets to lakes, hot springs circuits and national parks, in addition to being able to experience the traditions of the Mapuche people and the German settlers’ cosmopolitan inheritance established in Chile since the XIX century, and that is perceived from their architecture to the wide variety of attractions available.

Villarrica

In Villarrica and Pucón there are activities for all kinds of travelers, as the sun, beach, shopping and nature are all present. The variety of options goes from Casinos, restaurants, farmers’ fairs and markets to lakes, hot springs circuits and national parks, in addition to being able to experience the traditions of the Mapuche people and the German settlers’ cosmopolitan inheritance established in Chile since the XIX century, and that is perceived from their architecture to the wide variety of attractions available.

Curarrehue

Its name in mapudungun means “space or place of new stones” and it is a spot not to be missed in the region to those who are on their way to Argentina, through the Mamuil Malal border crossing. This strategic location is one of its strengths, since it allows the commune to capture the touristic flow that travels along this corridor. It is located 145 km from Temuco and it was founded in 1912 by peasant settlers, although it was officially acknowledged in 1981. Its population rises above 7 thousand inhabitants and its main activities are related to the agricultural industry and cattle farming. Furthermore, it has a good touristic infrastructure and, thanks to its natural environment, it is an important starting point for adventure tours with attractive circuits which can take from one to several days.

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Tourist information

Villarrica: Pedro de Valdivia 1070, Teléfono: 452 206619
Pucón: O’Higgins 483, Teléfono: 452 293003 – Brasil esquina Caupolicán, Teléfono: 452 441671
Curarrehue: O’Higgins 527, Teléfono: 452 1971574, anexo 31
Victoria: Costado Ruta 5 Sur, km 610
Curacautín: Manuel Rodríguez s/n, frente a la plaza. Teléfono: 452 464858
Lonquimay: O’Higgins esq. Colón, frente a la plaza. Teléfono: 452 464842
Vilcún: Arturo Prat 439, Teléfono: 452 918379
Cunco: Santa María 012, Teléfono: 452 467330
Melipeuco: Pedro Aguirre Cerda s/n

Temptations on the Way

En el destino andino lacustre hay varios lugares interesantes para detenerse o tomar un desvío. Si desea realizar trekking en los Parques Nacionales se debe llevar alimentación y abundante agua. En el caso de mal tiempo, una brújula y un mapa son de mucha utilidad para mantenerse en la ruta. Es importante llevar lentes de sol para proteger la vista, sobre todo en sectores con nieve.

Schedule

En las ciudades principales de este destino, el comercio abre de 10:00 a 19:00 hrs en invierno y en verano hasta las 20:00 hrs. Algunos establecimientos cierran al mediodía, pero en general se pueden encontrar supermercados y almacenes abiertos