Villarrica’s hustling main drag can get to be a bit too much at times. Make a great escape to the natural lookout point Mirador Canela. From this vantage point, premium views of Volcán Villarrica, the lake and the headwaters of the Río Toltén can be seen. The hill gets its name from Villarrica’s Brazilian sister city, Canela, in Estado de Grande de Sol.

Location:
End of Calle Valdivia, towards Loncoche
Villarrica, Chile

Hiking Types:
Hike

Getting There
From Calle Valdivia, catch a colectivo taxi ($0.70), or walk along Valdivia (20 minutes).

Price Description: Free.

Open Hours from:Dawn

Open Hours to:Dusk

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Bring along a snack and water; sunscreen and hat.

Visit Centro Cultural Mapuche — Wenteche Mapu, Museo Arqueológico Municipal and Museo de Leandro Penchulef to learn about the Mapuche; go fishing; relax on the beaches or take a boating excursión.

Currencies accepted
Chilean Peso

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 17 Dec 2008

Updated: 18 Dec 2008

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