Discover the wonders of Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) in custom tours. Waterfalls, lakes, lagoons, ancient forests, panoramic views of the city, imposing massifs, fauna of the place, histories and traditions of the Mapuche (People of the earth) and much more, are part of this unforgettable trip through one of the most beautiful land in southern Chile.
Pucón City tour (Entrance to the mountain)
Pucón city, is known as the adventure tourism capital, is located 780
Kms away from Santiago and 100 Kms from Temuco (Water of Temu, native
three). Due to its privileged natural surroundings, next to volcanoes,
lakes, rivers, parks and spas is possible to develop tourism throughout
the year. The predominant architectural style in this city is of mountain,
with influence by German colonists. The town is small so we will enjoy
a relaxing tours along the Playa Grande of Villarrica Lake or formerly
called Mallolafquen (Lake of white clay), Pucón Hotel, Square, Santa
Cruz Church and craft fairs. Then we visit the La Poza Pier, typical
wooden flowers, Mapuche museum and the Cloister of Clarisas Nuns where
we will have a panoramic view of the city ideal to take some photograph.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance to the Mapuche museum
Consider: Comfortable clothes and camera
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Area tour
Taking northeast direction our tour begins in a classic, The Ojos Del
Caburgua (Digging with a wooden spoon), a set of waterfalls formed by
groundwater from the Caburgua Lake, our second destination. During the
summer the Caburgua's beaches are suitable for water sports and enjoy
the sun, in the winter the place is ideal for walks and watch the snowy
mountains. Taking an internally road, and to finish our tour, we will
visit Tinquilco Lake (Calm waters) in the base of the Huequehue National
Park (Place of messengers).
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance to Ojos Del Caburgua
Consider: Comfortable clothes and camera. In winter trekking shoes or
similar
Duration: 3 ½ hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Area tour and hot springs
Taking northeast direction our tour begins in a classic, The Ojos
Del Caburgua (Digging with a wooden spoon), a set of waterfalls formed
by groundwater from the Caburgua Lake, our second destination. During
the summer the Caburgua's beaches are suitable for water sports and
enjoy the sun, in the winter the place is ideal for walks and watch
the snowy mountains. Taking an internally road we will visit Tinquilco
Lake (Calm waters) in the base of the Huequehue National Park (Place
of messengers) and we finish our journey in a relaxing thermal bath.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance to Ojos Del Caburgua
and hot spring
Consider: Comfortable clothes, bathing suit, sandal, towel and camera.
In winter trekking shoes or similar
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Puesco Locality (Water from east)
Distant 40 Kms from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) is Curarrehue (Altar
of Stone). In this village mostly inhabited by the Mapuche (People of
the earth), establishing the "Trawupeyüm (Meeting place) Intercultural
Village". It is a museum and cultural center run by local people,
and are themselves who tell us about their traditions, history and exquisite
cuisine. Following with the tour we got to Quilleihue Lagoon (Lagoon
and passage of tears), in this place we walk through a self-guided trail
of 30 minutes duration, which speaks us about the birds inhabiting the
place. Continuing to our destination, we discovered a bit about typical
Andean landscape, full of lengas, ñirres and araucarias. If we are lucky
we can sight the Andean Condor, a large bird that is symbol of The Andes.
When you reach the crossing point Mamuil Malal (Corral of sticks), which
divides the localities of Puesco (Water from east) in Chile and Tromen
(Totora, native plant) in Argentina, we enjoying spectacular views of
the Volcano Lanin (Which is sinking).
Season: All the year, depending on weather conditions
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance to Village
Consider: Comfortable clothes and camera
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone. The reservation should be made at
least one day in advance
Volcanic caves and ski center
In south direction, 15 Kms away from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain),
is Volcanic caves. Our tour begins at Rucadehuin (Volcano's house),
where we going to hear an interesting presentation about how the tunnel
was formed, statistics, types of risks and we will see some pictures
of the eruptions of the Villarrica or Rucapillan Volcano (The devil’s
house). Then we visit the inside of the Renu (Cave) or lava tunnel (as
it is known in geology) formed by a massive volcano eruption. This cave
has been empowered to scientific and cultural tours, in an extension
of 500 meters in length. The tour includes a visit of about an hour
to ski center to take some photographs and appreciate the panoramic
view of the city.
Season: All the year, depending on weather conditions
Included: Transport, driver-guide, guide service in caves and entrance
Consider: Comfortable clothes, trekking shoes or similar and camera.
In winter warm clothing.
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
