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In the mid-19th century, German immigrants made their way through the thick forest and settled on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, previously known by the Huilliche people who had long traveled the area. Today, Puerto Varas is known as one of the most iconic cities in southern Chile and a must-see destination for tourists traveling through the Lake Llanquihue basin.
Also called “The City of Roses,” Puerto Varas is known for its unmistakable German architecture, fine cuisine, beautiful gardens, colorful Sacred Heart of Jesus church, and its waterfront, with stunning views of the Osorno and Calbuco Volcanoes. It’s the gateway for exploring Patagonia and the far-flung corners of the Los Lagos Region, and offers a wide range of activities for tourists, such as trekking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, sailing, fishing, ziplining, skiing, and historical tours.
In Puerto Varas, you can find lodges, bed and breakfasts, cabins, and many different hotels catering to visitors with a wide range of travel styles and budgets. Puerto Varas also has a casino and an ample selection of restaurants. German bakeries are one of the highlights of the local food scene. You’ll also find stores offering a large variety of artisanal products. Find out more at:
http://serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl/
http://www.ptovaras.cl/secciones-municipales/turismo
http://serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl/
http://www.ptovaras.cl/secciones-municipales/turismo
Puerto Varas is located 631 miles from Santiago along Route 5, and 137 miles from Chaitén on the Bimodal Route. From Argentina, you can reach Puerto Varas via the Cardenal Antonio Samoré International Pass, located along Route 215, 47 miles from Puyehue.
Various bus routes are available connecting Puerto Varas and Santiago (a journey of approximately 12 hours), and buses are also available between Puerto Varas and other towns.
El Tepual is the region’s main airport and offers daily flights to Santiago and other cities, including Balmaceda and Punta Arenas. LASA Airlines offers direct flights from Puerto Montt to Bariloche. El Tepual Airport is located 19 miles from Puerto Varas along Route 5, and 14 miles along Route V-590 (Las Lomas).
Alerce Andino National Park is a must-see destination in the Los Lagos Region, with rare alerce trees that are over 3,000 years old and over 50 lakes surrounded by native forest.
This park is part of the World Biosphere Reserve of Temperate Rainforests of the Austral Andes.
Located south of Puerto Montt, Pumalín Park is home to millenary alerce (Fitzroya) trees and offers more than a dozen trails for exploring landscapes ranging from temperate rainforest to glaciers.
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In March, Puerto Varas hosts the «Flavors at the Lake» and «Chocolate Fair» events.
In June, locals hold the «Rain Festival,» which features traditional activities, parade floats, and other festivities.
In September, the community puts on a Chilean Festival.
In October, Puerto Varas hosts its Oktoberfest (Beer Festival).
In January, locals hold a «Coffee Festival,» and on the first Saturday in February, the town hosts its «Day of Kuchen (German cakes and pies).»
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