The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Araucania Region, Chile

March 21, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Discover the best top things to do in Araucania Region, Chile including Conguillio National Park, Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello - Nalcas, Lake Villarrica, Volcan Villarica, Huerquehue National Park, Santuario el Cani, Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol, Museo Nacional Ferrioviario Pablo Neruda Temuco, Lago Villarrica, Plaza de Armas de Pucon.
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1. Conguillio National Park

Provincia de Cautín, Melipeuco Chile +56 65 297 2336 http://www.labaitaconguillio.cl/
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 235 reviews

Conguillio National Park

Reviewed By carlbenk - Carlisle, United States

We spent two days hiking in this park. Sendero Sierra Nevada rates up there with one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. It provides astounding views of Volcan Llaima and Laguna Conguillío plus old growth Coigue and Auracaria forests and meadows of alstomeria and aster. The road from Malipeuco is paved up to the entrance to the national park. From there on the road is unpaved, rough, and narrow but still perfectly doable in our rented Peugeot 2008 crossover.

2. Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello - Nalcas

Ruta ch-181, Malalcahuello Chile http://www.conaf.cl
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 186 reviews

Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello - Nalcas

Reviewed By jb079 - Leidschendam, The Netherlands

It is so breathtaking and wonderful to be able to see so much beauty in nature here in Chile. This park again is a gem.

3. Lake Villarrica

Villarrica Chile
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

Lake Villarrica

4. Volcan Villarica

Pucon Chile +56 45 244 4369 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/parque-nacional-villarrica/
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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!

5. Huerquehue National Park

Pucon Chile http://parque-huerquehue.blogspot.com/2012/06/historia-y-creacion.html
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

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.

6. Santuario el Cani

Camino Pucon - Huife Km 21, Pucon Chile +56 9 9837 3928 [email protected] http://www.santuariocani.cl/
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

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.

7. Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol

Cerro Nielol Temuco, Temuco Chile +56 9 7780 7919 http://www.conaf.cl/parques/monumento-natural-cerro-nielol
Excellent
50%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 523 reviews

Monumento Natural Cerro Nielol

Reviewed By Rachaefox - Takaka, New Zealand

Brilliant exercise with well established trails (recommend good walking shoes though). Beautiful forest and also some playgrounds for children in various areas. Bird song and great views of the city. 3000 pesos per person (about 6 NZD). Also accesible by vehicle. We spent about 3 hours walking around and really enjoyed it

8. Museo Nacional Ferrioviario Pablo Neruda Temuco

Avenida Barros Arana 0565, Temuco 4780722 Chile +56 45 297 3941 http://www.museoferroviariotemuco.cl
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Museo Nacional Ferrioviario Pablo Neruda Temuco

9. Lago Villarrica

Pucon Chile
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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.

10. Plaza de Armas de Pucon

Calle Pedro de Valdivia, Pucon 4920887 Chile +56 45 229 3000 http://www.municipalidadpucon.cl
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 787 reviews

Plaza de Armas de Pucon

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