You can climb an active volcano, go rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and..., and... Pucon also has a busy nightlife, lots of hotels and hostels, bars and restaurants, clubs and the casino. This combination makes Pucón one of the most interesting destinations in Chile and the perfect place for a longer stay.

About Pucón

800 kM/ 500 miles south of Chile's capital Santiago, Pucon is the heart of the lake district. The surrounding area and towards the Ocean is also the heartland of the Mapuche Indians. Pucon itself is a touristic place, especially busy in January/February with Chilean tourists. The rest of the year it has the charm of a small town, jet all the advantages of a functioning touristic infrastructure, e.g. good public transportation, which lacks in other parts of the south. Pucon has about 20.000 inhabitants, 14.000 in town, the rest in the surrounding communities.