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Pucón is internationally famous for its trekking, volcano climbing, rafting, kayaking, thermal pools and winter sports. Birdwatching and fly fishing also put Pucón on the sporting map. The Mapuche museum and nearby villages provide insight into this native culture. The cuevas volcánicas (volcanic caves) give an inside view of lava flows (daily 10 a.m.ge { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm } -->- 7 p.m. Km 14.5 Camino al volcán). Pucón also has sky diving opportunities. One outfit providing this energy rush is Skydive Pucón (Aeropuerto Pucón, Tel.: 9-8200194 / 9360687, E-mail: peter.vermehren@gmail.com, URL: www.skydivepucón.cl). If you’re looking for something a bit less stressful, shoot a round at Mini Golf Alü Antü (km 3.5 Camino Internacional, URL: www.minigolfpucon.cl). Leisurely tours around the lake can be taken in Vapor Chucao, a 1905 steamship, or in a peddle boat.
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In the lower level of the Hotel Araucaria, the owner tells us the history of the Mapuche people, native of this Land of Lakes that now is part of Chile. Once, not too long ago, these lands were their independent nation, fiercely defended against the invading Spaniards and Chileans. In this small...
Pucón, Chile
From the far south end of Calle Ansorena, a narrow road passes through a gate. Bird song and sunlight dapple the woods. The drive curves to the Monasterio Santa Clara atop a hill. Foot travelers, however, can take the flagstone path leading to that final destination. The plain chapel is...
Pucón, Chile
Take your pick of how you want to traverse the rivers slicing Pucón’s countryside. Of course, whitewater rafting down the Liucura (to Class III rapids) and Trancura (Class III-IV) are a tradition. Kayaking is another way to paddle around these waterways, whether on Río Liucura or Lago...
Pucón, Chile
In the countryside around Pucón are many natural wonders. Some are only accessible in private vehicle—or by bike. Popular day outings are the waterfalls Ojos de Caburgua, the Cuevas Volcánicas, a series of cascades on the road to Palguín and the hot springs that steam across the landscape....
Pucón, Chile
The 500-hectare Cañi park, owned by the foundation Lahuén and managed by a community organization, is a sanctuary for the giant conifer Auracaria, or monkey-puzzle tree, one the oldest trees on earth. The Foundation operates the Hostel Ecole, with a very comfortable lounge area, and functions as...
Pucón, Chile
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