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The Top 20 Attractions in Puerto Varas

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Puerto Varas. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Puerto Varas is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 18, 2025

Petrohué River

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Very well maintained hiking trails around the waterfalls and with a fantastic view of the Osorno.

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View of Volcán Osorno

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The view of the Osorno volcano is an impressive experience, especially in clear weather, when the snow-capped peak shines against the deep blue sky. The perfectly formed cone of the …

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Sendero El Solitario

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The start of the hike is marked with a large wooden sign. The path feels almost like a virgin forest, but after 30 minutes it becomes clearer.

Along the way, there are several viewpoints overlooking other volcanoes.

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Petrohué

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Easy to get there with local busses: e.g. from Puerto Varas, there is a bus for just 3.500 CLP (round trip)!

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Ibis Mural

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The wall painted with ibises is pretty to look at. The beautiful birds belong to Chile and you see them very often.

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Osorno Glacier

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Here you can touch the glacier and enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains, the Osorno peak and Lake Llanquihue. The ride up here on the two lifts costs 27,000 pesos. Very expensive, but it's great to stand here.

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Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Nice church, with a viewpoint nearby that has a great view over Puerto Varas.

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Todos los Santos Lake Marina

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Beautiful cycle path where the Petrohue River accompanies the side of the route, which is born from the Todos los Santos Lake. Its emerald color is striking, which comes from meltwater and volcanoes.

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Free Parking by the Lake

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If you drive past the paid parking lot on the left, after one hundred and fifty meters you will reach the free beach directly on the lake.

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Nalca Wall

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Beautiful wall of Nalcas (pangue in Mapudungun) that can be seen on one side of the circuit between Ensenada - Cascadas. As a council, I invite you to stop at …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Puerto Varas

Petrohué River

View of Volcán Osorno

Sendero El Solitario

Petrohué

Ibis Mural

Osorno Glacier

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Todos los Santos Lake Marina

Free Parking by the Lake

Nalca Wall

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