Location: Puerto Varas
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What to do and see in Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Explore lovely, compact Puerto Varas on foot, the best way to take in views of Osorno Volcano and the wooden colonial homes built by German immigrants in the early 1900s. Several are designated as national monuments. Located on the shores of Lago Llanquihue, Chile's second-largest lake, the village is the low-key antidote to the Lake District metropolis of Puerto Montt and serves as a jumping off point for fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and sea kayaking excursions.
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1. Lago Cayutue
2. Romahue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 147 reviews
Only 14km from Puerto Varas, this environment and biodiversity Conservation Park consists of 150 hectares of native forest, fields, sunken forest on Maullin River and a wild animal rehabilitation center. Please we need your Reservation to give you the schedule, price and timing for your visit. There, we offer several activities, all guided, such as trekking the forests, navigation through the sunken forest, fly-fishing, bird watching and a tour at the wild animal center. Your visit can last from one hour and a half to six hours, depending on the activities you choose to do. In the park we also have a "fogon" (room where we cook with fire and eat) where you can enjoy a great homemade lunch (advance reservation necessary) and a big room where a large number of people can find shelter for an event. Our principal goal is to protect our environment by making it known and giving each visitor a unique and personal experience with the environment. A big hug
Reviewed By TheresaBD247
My husband and I arrived in the morning sun to the beautiful setting of the main house on the river bank. We were met by Silvio and his staff who were most welcoming. They did not admit until we were eating the fantastic lunch of steak from the associated cattle farm that they had not been told by our tour operator that my husband was suffering with a foot injury and unable to walk well on uneven or sloping ground: Appearing with a wheeled walking frame the team quietly sorted a personalised tour for us. With much help and support given in an appropriate and friendly manner we both were able to relax in the small shallow metal boat and let Silvio guide us engineless through the beautiful sunken forest. His knowledge helped us understand the fragility of the Eco system within the world we had entered. We have travelled quite broadly but never experienced anything like this before The rescue and conservation areas were inspiring. The rescued Pumas, wild cat, owl, and birds all had their own stories of why they were there. The programme to support increasing the numbers of endangered Pudu deer was explained (and the 3 day old baby beautiful) They told us how they had 45 eggs given to them by the police rescued from the illegal egg collectors and had hand reared the parakeet chicks so that they might soon be released back to the wild. The star of the show was the baby starling in his hand made nest in the restaurant who happily chirped for more food having been rescued from the jaws of death almost at birth. Lunch - the most amazing steak we have had (from Silvio's cattle) cooked to perfection and serenaded by the family. We both wish Silvo, his family and team every success in preserving thus safe haven for the future. He deserves much support for the passion he clearly has for sustaining this exquisite environment
3. Valle El Callao
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Meet Valle El Callao, the beginning of the Chilean Patagonia. Hike into the deepness of the Andes and get to the natural hot springs. Native forest, flora, fauna, volcanoes, rivers and much more are waiting for you at this unexplored and hidden place.
4. Lago Llanquihue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,365 reviews
This royal blue lake is Chile's largest and South America's fourth largest lake.
Reviewed By Voyagearoundtheworld - Berlin, Germany
We spent almost a day driving around the lake and discovered a stunningly beautiful part of chile. The view is constantly changing: mountains, volcanoes, lake, forests, green meadows, gently rolling hills and charming little towns like german influenced Frutillar or Puerto Octay. A must do when you are in the area.
5. Lago Todos Los Santos
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4.5 based on 2,747 reviews
Sometimes called Lago Esmeralda because of its blue-green color, this strikingly beautiful glacial lake is bordered by steep cliffs.
Reviewed By Jrich897 - Paris, France
We arrived at the lake in time to get the ferry to Puella but the trip takes 6 hours (including 3 hours at Puella, a small town with nothing much to do once there). We managed to take a trip on a smaller boat as recommend by the many selling ferry tickets and had one and a half hours on the lake. We went out round the Isla Margarita and back. We were lucky to have fantastic weather with view of all the surrounding volcanoes and mountains and had a wonderful trip. Having saved several hours we then got stuck on the road back out of Petrohue for and hour and a half whilst workman laid a pipe but you can't have everything. A beautiful place in the sunshine...
6. Saltos del Petrohue
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4.5 based on 4,669 reviews
Reviewed By LaJarrie - Southampton, United Kingdom
Almost frogmarched here by the owners of the AirB&B where we were staying locally. Superb recommendation though. Weather was glorious with incredible views of the shimmering turquoise falls as they rush through the narrow passageways....With the imposing snow capped Osorno volcano looming menacingly behind. If you visit, make sure you take in the Senderos de los Enamorados, which adds on about 30 mins, but which is very pretty as you wander through the woodland and valley. Go early, it gets very busy, especially at weekends, and you will only have photos of other visitors rather than the stunning scenery.
7. Volcan Calbuco
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4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By NordicCow - South Carolina, United States
The trip from Puerto Varas to the national park yield lovely scenery the entire way. Part of the drive is along a huge, beautiful lake with beaches and vacation cabanas all along the way. The volcano is only seen in the distance - but the views are wonderful. In the distance one can catch a glimpse of the Andes with their snow covered peaks.
8. Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales
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4.5 based on 1,387 reviews
Reviewed By RowenaB6 - Paeroa, New Zealand
Travelling up Volcan Osorno was wonderful on this midsummer day. From the top car park we took the chairlift up to the sideline. It was well worth the 18000 pesos each. Of course, while we were up there we walked across to the Red Crater and messed around in the snow at the top. We spent about 3 hours on the mountain all up. Highly recommended. We continued around the lake to the Saltos de Petrohue which have their own review.
9. Isla Loreley
10. Laguna Verde
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By stephaniekN6344LO - Lima, Peru
We stopped on our way back from volcano Osorno. It's a quick and easy walk to the lake, which is beautiful and indeed green! We even saw a huge trout swimming lazily through the water. If you go just a few minutes more, you will reach lake Llanquihue. The path is paved, not too steep, and very easy.
