Pucón

Pucón is an outdoor adventure mecca. Located under Volcan Villarrica, trekking up the volcano in the summer, and skiing down it in winter are enjoyed by many. Factor in white water rafting, cycling, national parks, numerous glacial lakes, many waterfalls and hot springs to visit.

Pucón before it exploded in popularity…
(30-40 years ago)

Former adventurer, now geezer.

Life size wood carving of Mapuche paddler in the central plaza. When the Spanish conquistadores arrived in Chile, the Mapuche were by far the dominant population of the Lake District (where we are now). They resisted (and routed) the Spanish invaders for many years.