Pucón is a city located in the heart of the
Chilean Araucanía, located 107 km from
Temuco airport, the closest. Its name comes from mapudungun (local indigenous people) who
means "Entrance to the Mountain Range".
And the city of Villarrica, takes its name from being located
at the foot of the volcano and on the shores of the extensive lake that bear its same
name.
We invite you to this
exciting journey through these two charming cities in the heart of
the Chilean Araucanía, which will dazzle us with its culture, history and
typical gastronomy.
We will start our
today`s experience leaving our hotel at the agreed time to go
to the city of Villarrica distant 26 km
from Pucón. The first stop will be at the Museum of
the Catholic University of Villarricawhere we will see a sample of
handcrafted and pre-Hispanic instruments as well as an important exhibition
historic city.
We will continue to its Catholic Cathedral and the beautiful waterfront
west side of Lake Villarrica Lake,
We will also go to a strategic viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic view of the
city and Lake Villarrica.
We will continue until the
commercial center of the city, Villarrica
stands out for its craftsmanship in wood, stone and
fabricswhich can be appreciated at the Artesanal Mercado fair
Fritz and local crafts where we will find a typical Mapuche Ruka (thatched house of this ancient
native people).
Pucón is not only one of the main
cities of Araucanía, if not also
one of the most beautiful. We will continue our tour today through this beautiful
town surrounded by majestic mountains and bathed by the crystalline waters of Lake Villarrica. Known as the destiny of
adventures of Chile.
Pucón is located
at the foot of the majestic Villarrica volcano,
We will visit the famous Playa Grande de Pucón,
where we can enjoy the view of the quiet Lake Villarrica. Also
We will visit the La Poza sector,
old beach where wood was collected to be carried by steamboats
towards the city of Villarrica in the year 1800.
Today the Poza is a wonderful place with a view
privileged view of the majestic Villarrica volcano and its surroundings. In the place
We can enjoy its tranquility, silence and wonderful natural greenery getting to know somespecies of birds in the area.
We will continue this
visit to the famous flower crafts fair
of wood, to be able to know its particular manufacture and if we have a little
Luckily, whoever wants to can participate in the artisanal making of them.
Then we will head
to the viewpoint of the Claire Nuns Monastery
from where we can appreciate the beauty of Pucón
in all its extension.
From there we
We will go to the Plaza de Armas of the
City to see its old trees and
visit the special city center of this important town in the heart
from the South of Chile.
After a day
Full of discoveries and beauty, we will return to the starting point. East City
Tour will leave us with priceless memories and a deeper appreciation of
Pucón and Villarrica.
Come and join us
to explore the essence of Araucanía on this exciting trip!