Your adventure begins in Pucón, a small city located right next to lake Villarrica and at the foot of the live Volcano Villarrica and in the vicinity of three parks and a large ski resort.
Huerquehue National Park:
Also known as the "messengers place in Mapuche language, the attraction generates an exuberant vegetation thanks to its abundant rains. Araucarias, maos, tepas and oaks, are some of the flower species, while the fox, cougar, pud, chucao and guia take part of the place's fauna.
Recommended lodging:
You haven't been to Pucon
unless you have stayed at the Antumalal.
It's a
beautiful hotel
situated on a hillside overlooking 14 acres of trees, garden
and
the beautiful
Lake Villarrica. Everyone should stay here for at least a
day and night. Landhaus
is an excellent farm-stay place and the food at their restaurant
is first class and very delicious.
If instead you are looking for a high quality but economic hostel
we can highly recommend the recently remodelled Hostel
Geronimo
Outdoor activities:With two National
and one private park in its vicinity, Pucon is a great starting
point for a wide range of activities and adventures.
Ski Info :The top lift served elevation is 2080 meters. The base
elevation is 1200 meters. Trails serve all ability levels, and skiers
and snowboarders may choose from many off-piste runs. Villarrica-Pucon
has 9 lifts.
Summer activities
Winter activities
rafting
trekking & hiking
Villerica volcano climb
hot springs
(fly)-fishing
horseback riding
volcanic caves
etc.
skiing
snowboarding
visiting the hot springs
Pucon by the numbers:
Pucon by the numbers:
Population (2017):
28.523 inhabitants
Location:
Lat, Long: 39.2723° S, 71.9776° W
GPS Coordinates:
39º 16' 20.28" S,
71º 58' 39.36" W
+/-
784 km (487.2 mi) south of Santiago
Elevation:
227 m (744 ft 9")
Timezone:
CLT – Chile Standard Time (Current offset: UTC
-3 hrs)
Santiago, Lakes and Volcanoes - Air EKA 012 11 days / 10 nights
Visit Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso then south to Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas, frutillar, Chiloe and a final view of the Puyehue Hot Springs before returning to Santiago
Hotel Antumalal Villarrica - Pucon
Nestled in 5 hectares of private gardens on the Villarrica lake edge, Hotel Antumalal delivers a quality, relaxing and luxurious experience. The unique setting merges natural beauty with style and personalized service. It is the attention to detail, charming design and tranquility that makes the Antumalal “Simply an Experience”.
Hostal Geronimo in Pucon, Chile
This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Hostal Geronimo, with a terrace and a common living room, offers accommodation in the center of Pucon. It offers free WiFi and a daily breakfast. Rooms at Hostal
Eco Hotel/Lodge Landhaus in Pucon, Chile
Featuring an organic farm restaurant, Hotel Lodge Landhaus San Sebastián is located in Pucón, in the hotsprings area and 600 m from Ojos del Caburga Waterfall. The hotel is located 5 km from Caburga Lake, 12 km from Huerquehue National Park and 65 km from Araucanía Airport.
Rent a Car in :
Category A
Kia Morning or similar city car
1000cc gasoline engine, 2 doors, manual shift, and radio. This car is for a maximum of 2 persons, and is only rented in Santiago. You may seat four people inside this vehicle, but then you will much almost nothing of inside space left for your bags
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 49
Week
$ 320
Month
$ 1.150
Category B
Suzuki Swift or similar subcompact car.
This 1200cc gasoline engine hatchback car category comes equipped with 4 doors, manual shift, two airbags, power assisted steering, air conditioning, and radio. Good vehicle for 2 persons and for driving mainly on asphalt roads.
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 59
Week
$ 354
Month
$ 1.350
Category C
Nissan Versa, or similar compact sedan.
This 1600cc gasoline engine car category with trunk comes equipped with manual shift, air conditioning, power assisted steering, airbags, ABS brakes,door locks, and radio. (Ideal car up to four persons). A vehicle that can get you almost anywhere in Chile. It's also pretty economical. In this category we can also offer you an automatic transmission at an extra charge.
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 78
Week
$ 468
Month
$ 1.590
Category D
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Fully equipped roomy sedan with a 1800cc to 2000cc gasoline engine and with automatic transmission. This car category comes with ABS brakes, airbags, doors lock, power and rear view mirrors, and radio.brakes
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 118
Week
$ 708
Month
$ 2.350
Category E
VAN
Could be a Kia Grand Carnival, or similar luxury fully equipped VAN with 7 or 8 seats and automatic transmission. This VAN comes equipped with air bags, electric windows, doors lock, and ABS brakes as well.
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 175
Week
$ 1.050
Month
$ 3.090
Category F
Double cabin, four doors pickup truck with simple traction (4x2)
This vehicle comes equipped with manual transmission, power assisted steering, air conditioning, and radio (good vehicle for driving on bad roads due to its high clearance, therefore ideal for Atacama desert and Patagonia)
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 99
Week
$ 594
Month
$ 1.730
Category G
Double cabin (four doors) pickup truck with double traction (4x4)
Comes equipped with manual transmission, power assisted steering, air conditioning, and radio (excellent alternative for off road driving due to its high clearance and four wheel drive option. Excellent for Atacama desert or Patagonia and other off road places)
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 145
Week
$ 870
Month
$ 2.500
Category H
Suzuki Vitara 1.600cc, 4x4, 3 doors jeep
Comes equipped with manual transmission, power assisted steering, air condition, and a radio with a CD player (Good vehicle for maximum 3 persons that like off road fun driving).
Rate by:
Price in USD:
Day
$ 89
Week
$ 490
Month
$ 1.730
Category I
SUV 4x4 (Toyota 4 Runner or similar).
Fully equipped, automatic transmission. The best car to rent in Chile, because it provides luxury, high clearance, and four wheel drive…all in one vehicle. This vehicle category obviously has ABS brakes, air bags, and everything that a full equipped car should have.