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Travel Guide of Puerto Varas in Chile by Influencers and Travelers


Puerto Varas, also known as "La ciudad de las rosas" or “the city of roses”, is a city and commune located in the southern Chilean province of Llanquihue, in the Los Lagos Region.


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1 - Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas

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Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas things to do in Puerto Varas



2 - Laguna La Poza

   12 km away
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3 - Shore Excursions in Puerto Montt

   17 km away

Enjoy the best of southern Chile in this 6-hour excursion. A guide will meet you at your cruise port or hotel and take you on the excursion. This excursion includes entrance fee to go see the Petrohue Waterfalls and for lunch time you will enjoy a snack with two glasses of Chilean wine. This complete tour visits one of the first German towns in southern Chile, known as Frutillar. It also visits Puerto Varas, know as the city of roses and also the breathtaking Petrohue Waterfalls.

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Shore Excursions in Puerto Montt things to do in Puerto Varas



4 - Puerto Montt

   17 km away

Puerto Montt is a port city and commune in southern Chile, located at the northern end of the Reloncaví Sound in the Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region, 1,055 km to the south of the capital, Santiago.

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5 - Frutillar Bajo

   21 km away

Frutillar is a city and commune located in southern Chile, Chilean Patagonia within the Los Lagos Region, the lake district. The bay of Frutillar is placed on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, the largest lake entirely within Chile.

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6 - Bird Watching in Puerto Varas

Transport safely in well maintained Subaru XV 4wd vehicle. Small group, maximum 4 hikers in a secluded part of the park. Very enthusiastic American Guide that truly enjoys hiking, explaining the geology, history, fauna, and birdlife of the area. Also able to provide many other tips on how to enjoy the rest of your time exploring Chile and Argentina. The healthy snack is very wholesome and delicious. Includes homemade muffin, fresh fruit, and a mixed nuts (almonds, goji berries, peanuts, raisins, and chilean hazelnuts). It is an exhilarating, rewarding, peaceful and scenic hike through native forests and fauna as well as a variety of volcanic terrain with incredible views of the lake and surrounding mountains and volcanoes. A hiking adventure not be missed!

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Bird Watching in Puerto Varas things to do in Puerto Varas



7 - Frutillar

   23 km away

Frutillar is a city and commune located in southern Chile, Chilean Patagonia, in Llanquihue Province, within the Los Lagos Region, the lake district. The bay of Frutillar is placed on the banks of Lake Llanquihue, the largest lake entirely within Chile.

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8 - Calbuco

   30 km away

Calbuco is a stratovolcano in southern Chile, located southeast of Llanquihue Lake and northwest of Chapo Lake, in the Los Lagos Region, and close to the cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt.

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9 - Rafting in Puerto Varas

The best way to spend half a day in Puerto Varas, amazing landscape and great sensations. We will raft and swim the crystal clear waters fo the Petrohue.

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10 - Los Muermos

   41 km away

Los Muermos is a city and commune in Llanquihue Province, Los Lagos Region in southern Chile.

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11 - Alerce Andino National Park

   43 km away

Alerce Andino National Park is located in the Andes, in Los Lagos Region of Chile. This national park covers about 393 km². It is bounded by the Reloncaví Estuary on its east and south sides, and by the Reloncaví Sound to the west.

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Alerce Andino National Park things to do in Puerto Varas



12 - Wildlife Watching in Puerto Varas

Enjoy a full day, easy and simple ride on this great country mountain range like the way the huasos do. Exclusive lodge only for the guests that day.

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13 - Saltos Del Petrohue

   47 km away
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14 - Saltos de Petrohué

   48 km away
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15 - Kayaking Tours in Puerto Varas

The best way to discover nature a few kilometers from Puerto Varas: views of the volcanoes with navigation surrounded by the native forest and its wild birds. Calm waters ideal for beginners and family activities.

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Kayaking Tours in Puerto Varas things to do in Puerto Varas



16 - Ruta 225

   48 km away
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