Puerto Varas

The city is located 20 km north of Puerto Montt, on the south western shores of Lago Llanquihue. It has a population of 28,000 inhabitants and is in a splendid natural setting formed by the lake and the two volcanoes, Osorno and Calbuco.

The climate is mild and wet, with no real dry season, and rainfall is a possibility at any time of year.

The main economic activity is milk production, but the area is also known for the production of sausages and other agricultural produce. Another activity which has grown in importance is tourism, as can be seen from the large number of hotels which have been built here, taking advantage of the proximity of the lake and its beautiful surroundings.

Whist visiting you can see the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, the Casino de Juegos de Puerto Varas, the Iglesia Luterana and Puerto Chico, which have buildings going back to the beginning of the 20th century.

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How to get to Puerto Varas?
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Attractions Around Puerto Varas
Group of Houses in Puerto Varas
Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Puerto Octay
Osorno Volcano
Tronador Volcano
Calbuco Volcano
History of Puerto Varas