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Volcanos
Pucon
Pucon is one of the most frequented holiday destinations in the lake region. The main attraction is of course the volcano Villarrica with a height of 2847 m. The region offers other activities like hot springs, Araucania forests and hiking trails.
The volcano is one of the most active ones of Chile. The last major outburst was in 2015. Fortunately, the author was already down in the valley by that time. The last activity happened in 2024.
Meanwhile the ski lift has been renewed with a bomb safe concrete dome at the top station.
The ascension is therefore shortened by some 100 m of climbing. The further ascension to the top requires crampons and an ice ax. Which is mainly needed to slow down when sliding down in the snow on plastic discs. The caldera with 200 m diameter and a depth of more than 100 m is really impressing. Especially when one discovers the lava lake down in the depth. In addition there is the fantastic view onto the lake Villarrica and the environment.
In the nearby park of Huerquehue one can admire nice waterfalls and especially the famous Araucania trees. The park offers a number of trails with small cabins allowing for hikes of several days.
The playa negra at lake Carburgua can be recommended for swimming. A white sandy beach and warm under water sources provide a great relief, if one arrives outside the Chilean holiday season.