Chile: Sur de Chile

Land of Lakes, Volcanoes and Traditions

The south of Chile is a region of idyllic landscapes where crystalline lakes, majestic volcanoes and green forests intertwine to create a perfect setting for rest and adventure. Cities like Puerto Varas and Frutillar combine European charm with Chilean warmth, while national parks invite you to explore trails that cross mountains and waterfalls. This region is also rich in culture, with influences from native peoples and settlers that are reflected in its gastronomy and traditions. The south of Chile is a magical corner where nature and culture are in harmony.

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If you've always dreamed of having your own rock band, you can’t miss visiting the bars and rehearsal rooms of this city. A cradle of great musicians, on every corner, you’ll hear a chord or applause for a new artist.

Explore its university district and indulge in its rich cultural offerings led by the Casa del Arte, where the vibrant mural "The Presence of America" by Mexican artist Jorge González celebrates the independence of Latin American peoples.

Fall in love with the beautiful view of the city from Caracol Hill and Ecuador Park. Wander through its lush paths, flirt with its many viewpoints, and enjoy a romantic encounter under the araucarias.Savor its generous dishes based on fresh seafood.

Lota

This old mining town, settled by the shores of the Pacific, invites you to get a closer look at an important time in Chilean history. Walk through the tunnels and galleries some 50 meters under the sea to enter the famous mine “El Chiflón del Diablo”.

Visit the Lota History Museum, the beautiful gardens of the Cousiño Park and relive the glorious past of this city. Or just walk along its broad beaches and enjoy the best the sea can offer while watching the colorful boats bobbing on the sea.

Lanalhue Lake

This first step on Chile’s southern lake trail invites you to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. The native forests, bays and beaches it offers become the perfect setting for windsurfing, swimming, waterskiing, among other water sports.

Here, at the foot of the Nabuelbuta Mountain Range, you will find a precious world and natural heritage site marked by the works of the Mapuche craftsmen, medicinal secrets and food that combine the traditions of the native people and German settlers.

Tirúa and Mocha Island

The landscapes of Tirúa are the perfect mix between amazing coastal beauty and rural charm. Surrounded by Mapuche culture and identity, this town will seduce you with its traditional arts and crafts made of wool and natural dyes.

The clear sand and native forests of Isla Mocha are home to more than 500 bird species that live in the National Reserve. You can trek or bike around the island and enjoy the delicious food that makes this place heaven for chefs.

Chiloé

Land of myths, legends, traditions, and unparalleled gastronomy. Chiloé is an island of surprising cultural and natural wealth.

Discover its picturesque palafitos, colorful stilt houses built on the water and enjoy the company of its warm population.

Explore its mythical territory, colorful wooden churches, 16 of which were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Try the traditional curanto dish that includes seafood and other ingredients such as the Chiloé potato, cooked in a hot stones pit.

And if nature is what you are looking for, the island offers you cinematographic landscapes. Tour the several trails and kayak through its marvelous channels. The Chiloé and Tantauco National Parks will captivate you with their evergreen colors.

Puerto Montt

Feel the exquisite sea breeze and contemplate the immensity of the Pacific Ocean sitting in front of the ocean in Puerto Montt. Discover its port identity, salmon farming, and assorted gastronomy.

Taste the delights of the sea at the Angelmó cove, protagonist of the city that welcomes you with a table full of seafood and fish from the area. Delight yourself with a variety of restaurants, some with a view of the Tenglo Island and the Calbuco Volcano, where everything is prepared instantly: paila marina, a “cancato” (fish stew, sausage, cheese, and tomato) and the unbeatable sea urchins.

Walk through the streets of Puerto Montt and be amazed by its cathedral built of larch wood, where international cruise ships and ferries sail to Chiloé, crossing the Aysén and Magallanes fjords.

Frutillar

Its latent German tradition invites you to savor a delicious kuchen or apple strudel on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, soak up the Chilean-German cultural mixture in this city guarded by volcanoes!

The city of Frutillar stands out for offering a year-round program of first-class musical events. The stage of the magnificent Lago Theater hosts world-renowned orchestras and artists every summer for the Frutillar Musical Weeks – a two-week festival of recitals and concerts – with thousands of connoisseurs of the best classical music.

Lose yourself in Frutillar, in its black sand beach and crystal-clear waters. Stroll through its clean, tidy streets, surrounded by gardens of roses and dahlias. Marvel at its typical wooden buildings.

Puerto Varas

Adventure and Chilean-German tradition, amid an impressive nature, is what Puerto Varas has in store for you. Discover its magical corners, its waterfront that invites you to walk and contemplate the volcanoes on the shores of Lake Llanquihue!

Tour the “City of Roses”, its unmistakable and traditional Germanic architecture, and its modern residential neighborhoods with manicured gardens; enjoy adventure and nature, kayaking or sport fishing.

Rent a bike in Puerto Varas and reach the Petrohué Falls. Along the way, you will find beautiful beaches.

Puerto Varas has an exquisite gastronomy, a casino with lively nightlife and an interesting cultural life. In winter, its inhabitants celebrate the unmissable “Festival de la Lluvia” (Rain Festival).

Andean Crossing

The Andean Crossing is the natural route connecting Puerto Varas with Bariloche. A journey that includes the best landscapes of forests, lakes, and volcanoes—an experience to be repeated over and over again.

Historical figures once traveled this path in search of new routes. First came the indigenous peoples, who opened the door to a possible crossing between two countries. Then, the Jesuits arrived from Chiloé Island, seeking to bring their beliefs to a largely uninhabited territory. They walked tirelessly, climbing and descending hills thick with vegetation. Enchanted by its beauty, they began exploring possible new routes... until the German settlers arrived, eager to industrialize and grow trade between both nations.

The Andean Crossing spans 180 kilometers of pure nature, blending vegetation, lakes, and trails that cross the Andes. Its most remarkable gems include Todos los Santos Lake (Chile) and Nahuel Huapi Lake (Argentina), with their stunning turquoise waters.

The path disappears into the Andes. You can enjoy boat rides, panoramic views, and even adventure activities. Some say it's a journey within a journey... A near-endless destination among coigües, ulmos, olivillos, lakes, and volcanoes.

Pucón and Villarrica

The best destination for food connoisseurs and outdoor fans. Perfect mix between good food and scenic landscapes. You will taste dishes that rescue the best of the Mapuche native cuisine together with the sweetness of German pastries.

Live intense days, with a wide range of restaurants, fairs, markets and gambling casinos.

Take a break and relax in its hot spring centers of warm and healing waters that will revive your senses.Enjoy rafting, ziplining, canyoning, and trekking among its magnificent volcanoes, rivers and lakes. Enjoy snowboarding on the steep slopes of its mountains.

Walk through its National Parks and awe at millenary araucaria forests and the soft whistling of birds. Photograph the native fauna and fall in love with unique species such as the colocolo opossum or the pudú.

Chile: Sur de Chile

Land of Lakes, Volcanoes and Traditions

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