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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Schedule

El comercio en Temuco permanece abierto durante todo el día, desde las 09:00 hrs. hasta las 20:00 hrs. en la tarde.

Recommendations

En invierno debes protegerte del frío y la lluvia con ropa abrigada . En Temuco hace calor en verano por lo que debes llevar agua cuando recorras sus atractivos.

Recommendations

El tren turístico de la Araucanía, iniciativa impulsada por el Museo Ferroviario Pablo Neruda, rescata una ruta tradicional de la época dorada de los trenes entre las ciudades de Victoria y Temuco. Las fechas de los viajes se anuncian en www.museoferroviariotemuco.cl. Si eres un amante irremediable de la adrenalina, existe la posibilidad de sobrevolar en parapente la ciudad de Temuco, saliendo desde el cerro María Luisa, a 5 minutos del centro de la ciudad.