You leave Pucón, drive past wooden cabins and forested roads, and then it appears. A perfect white cone rising straight above the town, often with a thin line of smoke drifting from the top. That is Villarrica Volcano 🌋 Unlike many volcanoes you only admire from a distance, this one is alive. It is one […]
Planning to go from Temuco to Pucón? Both are part of Chile’s Lake District. It is a large region with long distances and fewer transport options than you might expect at first glance. Getting around is absolutely doable, but it helps to know your choices upfront. In this guide, we go through all the realistic […]
The best places and areas to stay in Pucón, featuring top Pucón hotels from luxury lakefront resorts to great value stays for couples, families, and all travel styles. Quicklist of the Best Hotels & Budget Stays If you don't have the time to read the full guide, here is a quick overview of my top […]
My personal favorite city in Chile: Pucón! But what about Pucón Hostels? Pucón is my personal favorite city in Chile. Summer here feels perfect, especially a full day swimming and laying on the beach at Lago Villarrica, the Lake District in general is my favorite part of Chile No matter what your budget is, there […]
The first time I came to Pucón, everyone told me the same thing: climb volcano Villarrica, go rafting, maybe try kayaking. But after one full day of running around, my body had other plans. I didn’t want another adrenaline hit - I wanted hot water, steam, and absolute silence. That’s when I discovered what locals […]
The road started rough and bumpy, and soon we were crawling along the edge of a cliff with a steep drop on our right. Just when it felt a little too sketchy, the view opened up into one of the most beautiful parking spots I’ve ever seen, surrounded by colorful flowers. Two locals welcomed us […]
So you leave Pucón, hit a bumpy gravel road, dust swirling behind every car, and before you know it you’re parking on the side of a volcano. The drive itself feels endless, but it ends with the perfect reward: overheating and undercooling at Termas Geométricas. Termas Geométricas Chile is often called the most iconic geometric […]