The city of Pucon is ideally located among the dramatic volcanoes of Chile. Surrounded by natural wonders is the 3,717-meter Lanin stratovolcano on the border with Argentina. The great glaciated volcano of Choshuenco, measuring 2,415 meters. And of course, one of the most active volcanoes in the country, Villarrica, stands just 17 kilometers away.
Country code
+56
Language
Spanish
Currency
Chilean peso
Best time to visit
Visit during the warmer months between October and March for ideal mountain climbing conditions
What’s the weather like?
The region receives cooler temperatures than other regions of the country, as well as experiencing a windy and dry climate
Located in central Chile in the province of Cautin is the picturesque city of Pucon, approximately 780 kilometers to the south of the capital of Santiago. It rests on the shores of Lake Villarrica, with the active Villarrica volcano standing just 17 kilometers to the south. The name Pucon derives from the Mapuche language, meaning “entrance to the cordillera”
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