Top Things to do in Pucon
Top 10 Things to do in Pucon, Araucania Region
Deep in the Patagonian Andes, Pucon is a picture perfect town accessed by plane in summer or by a nine-hour drive or train ride from Santiago. A great base for adventure vacations, Pucon is crammed with visitors during summer months December, January and February. Watch molten magma ooze down Mount Villarrica, hop between hot and cold thermal pools at Termas Geometricas or take the reigns of Criollo horses to explore the Andes on horseback. For other expeditions, rent a car or mountain bike.
Restaurants in Pucon
1. Volcan Villarica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,420 reviews
You can see the red magma (molten rock) at the top of this still active volcano.
Reviewed By bella_australiana - Valparaiso, Chile
An intriguing active volcano begging adventurers to climb it, ski all around it and toboggan your way back to the bottom. A fun day out for sure – just make sure you have quality gear to protect from the elements!
2. Termas Geometricas
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4.5 based on 2,620 reviews
Twenty-one slate covered pools with hot and cold thermal water in Chile's lake district.
Reviewed By MariannakiG - Doha, Qatar
Amazing architecture and simplicity integrated completely with the most amazing nature! The almost 1.5h drive is totally worth it, just make sure you have enough time to relax and explore different springs and water temperatures. You only need your swim suit and flip flops, anything else you may need, towels, locker key etc they provide you there, while the facilities / changing rooms etc are very clean and tidy. The evening time would be also amazing! And if the weather is cloudy, event better!
3. Huerquehue National Park
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4.5 based on 1,439 reviews
Reviewed By SandA1434 - London, United Kingdom
2 nights in this place was one of the top highlights of our 3 week travels thro Patagonia Chile and Argentina. It's up there amongst the big boys for its beauty, tranquility and amazing scenery and treks.
4. Santuario el Cani
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
Si Es Posible, Incluyan Este Santuario De La Naturaleza, Es Un Lugar Soñado, Ideal Para La Gente Que Gusta Del Montañismo
Reviewed By minifenn - Worthing, United Kingdom
One of my favourite hikes I’ve done in South America. Very tough beginning, and you need to find an extra burst of energy to make it up to the mirador at the end, but it is a really beautiful trek. Bring insect repellent for the horse flies! The info booklet you get when you enter is also amazing and I wish every park gave one of the same quality.
5. Lago Villarrica
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By mjoaquinabarra
It's a really good place to visit, in summer you can swim in the lake , kayak , stand up paddle, jet ski, relaxing in the sand of the beach and drink beer in the restaurants in the shores of the lake. Also if you come to visit this place in winter you can relaxing in a canoe and enjoy the landscape. If you are on the lake you can see the and the mountains, the volcano behind you and the stores of the town.
6. Plaza de Armas de Pucon
7. Parque Salto del Claro
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 566edgars - Santiago, Chile
Great experience for family with kids. If you go i. Groups of 10+ Luciano and his team will welcome you with enthusiasm and hospitality to show you around the park. Hiking and easy trail towards a hidden waterfall within the forrest. Explaining to you how they have been recovering this abandoned site to create a ecological and sustainable tourism activity for families with kids.
8. Los Pozones
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4.0 based on 766 reviews
Reviewed By Ingelisse2020 - Golden, United States
Don't let the scary reports of a rough road deter you. We drove up easily. These are the cheapest and most natural hot springs in the area. Very basic accommodations, basically some simple structures to give you privacy to change and cubicles at every pool to put your stuff in while you soak. There are 8 pools of varying temperatures.
9. Ojos del Caburga
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4.0 based on 2,516 reviews
Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium
There are 2 possible entrances, both on private land, to see the waterfalls from. The person at the hotel highly suggested we take the 2nd entrance, or christo. It involved a walk of 2 km on a ripio road, so you are about suffocated by dust by the time you arrive. However, with a bit op patience as the viewing platforms are not that large, one get to see the small lake into which 4 waterfalls fall, from several different angles. The waterfalls are not that large, but having 4 in one tiny lake, is impressive. And the lake is an amazing blue, really fantastic. There are several walkways one can follow as well as a short walk in the woods along the river. The main attraction is a hotspot for selfies and photo shoots, certainly amongst the Chilean visitors, which detracts a bit from the natural beauty, certainly on days when it is crowded.
10. Lake Caburga
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