Top 10 Things to do in Pucon, Araucania Region

February 17, 2022 Janean Rudisill

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

Pucon Chile +56 45 244 4369 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-villarrica/
Excellent
78%
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4.5 based on 2,420 reviews

Volcan Villarica

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

Fundo CajónNegro, Km 16 Camino Coñaripe, Parque Nacional Villarrica, Pucon Chile +56 9 7477 1708 http://www.termasgeometricas.cl/
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 2,620 reviews

Termas Geometricas

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

Pucon Chile http://parque-huerquehue.blogspot.com/2012/06/historia-y-creacion.html
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,439 reviews

Huerquehue National Park

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

Camino Pucon - Huife Km 21, Pucon Chile +56 9 9837 3928 [email protected] http://www.santuariocani.cl/
Excellent
73%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 213 reviews

Santuario el Cani

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

Pucon Chile
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 343 reviews

Lago Villarrica

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

Calle Pedro de Valdivia, Pucon 4920887 Chile +56 45 229 3000 http://www.municipalidadpucon.cl
Excellent
51%
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4.5 based on 787 reviews

Plaza de Armas de Pucon

7. Parque Salto del Claro

camino internacional, km 3 Callejon Silva. Calle Club de Huasos llegar final de camino 3 Km hacia adentro, Pucon 4920000 Chile +56 9 7433 4455 [email protected] http://www.parquesaltodelclaro.cl
Excellent
81%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Parque Salto del Claro

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

Ruta S-907 Camino Pucon-Huife, Pucon 4920000 Chile
Excellent
36%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
4%
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4.0 based on 766 reviews

Los Pozones

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

Ruta S-905, Pucon Chile http://www.ojosdelcaburga.cl/publish/como_llegar/C_mo_llegar_a_los_Ojos_del_Caburgua.shtml
Excellent
47%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 2,516 reviews

Ojos del Caburga

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

Pucon Chile
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 1,002 reviews

Lake Caburga

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