City: Los Lagos Region
Top Things to do in Los Lagos Region
6 Forests in Los Lagos Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Los Lagos Region (Spanish: Región de Los Lagos pronounced [loz ˈlaɣos], lit. Region of the Lakes) is one of Chile's 15 regions, which are first order administrative divisions, and comprises four provinces: Chiloé, Llanquihue, Osorno and Palena. The region contains the country's second largest island, Chiloé, and the second largest lake, Llanquihue.
Restaurants in Los Lagos Region
1. Bosquepiedra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 155paulaw
This is a wonderful place. It's a private nature reserve where the owner will give you a tour of the special forest. You must ring first to arrange a time. It costs 10,000 pesos and is worth every penny. You learn so much about the forest and its wildlife. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about the trees, geology, flora and birds. You find it at km 15 on the road down to Cucao. (20 minutes from the Hostal Palafito- also highly recommended!)
2. Parque Tagua-Tagua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Tagua-Tagua Park is a Private Protected Area (PPA) of approximately 3,000 ha. which is located in the basin of Puelo river, on the shores of Lake Tagua-Tagua. nside the park there are ecosystems from the southern Chile. Prominent among them are the pristine ancient forests dominated by species such as larch, and other old species such as mañío trees (Podocarpus) and coigüe trees (Magellan beech). All these species are characteristic of the cold temperate climates of southern Chile. In the park there are also crystalline lagoons, rivers, waterfalls and a network of wetlands that are home to a rich biodiversity of fauna and flora, among which there is a wide variety of fungi.
Reviewed By tasbk - Eugene, United States
The days that I had available to visit PTT unfortunately happened to be rainy days but I am still very glad that I visited. The Lonely Planet guidebook informed me of the park and I was very happy to have followed their advice to see a different part of Chile. Emailing and communicating via Whatsapp was easy in order to confirm the reservation. Waiting for the morning bus in Puerto Varas was a bit unnerving since there is no sign and there is only the 1 morning bus. Since it was raining (plus weekdays) there weren't many other people there, either as day visitors or overnight during my 3day/2night stay. PTT is so peaceful and amazing scenery. AS a place to visit in that region I felt as though PTT is off the known path but should be better known. As a solo traveler it was nice that there is only 1 trail to follow up and back. The refugio/park caretaker was wonderful and humored me as I practiced my Spanish language skills. The refugio Alerces was a great place to spend a couple nights and as a base for the hiking. The only improvement that I wish could be made is to add more trail markers. In order to get to the departure boat on the 3rd day I had to leave the refugio before full light. Even with my headlamp there were a couple times when I had to stop to scan fully before ensuring which direction to do. But this could also be due to the puddles everywhere from the rain, which may have obscured the path if the ground had been visible.
3. Volcan Chaiten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Linpolin - Santiago, Chile
great trekking...the force of nature and the revival is amazing went there with 4 children from 2 to 12...bring water...or bottles and refill only in the river ...uphill you wont find any
4. Parque Tepuhueico
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By MariannedJ2013 - Howick, South Africa
Set next to a huge lake among indigenous forest is the Tepuhuelco Lodge, unusual to see, very comfortable and lovely homely hospitality. This is a little piece of paradise with lots of birds, tiny Pudu (deer) coming stealthily out of the forest and the indigenous and endemic plants - amazing. Lots of opportunities to walk and savour the unspoiled beauty of Chiloe Island.
