Pucon Travel Guide

Pucon is a mecca of outdoor activity.  Located approximately 800 kilometers South of Santiago, all sorts of adventure sports, from rafting to biking, fishing to Hiking are available in the area.  The favorite activity has to be climbing the nearby Vulcan Villarica. Its about a 5000ft vertical ascent.  About a third of the climb to the crater is over glacier.  Vulcan Villarica is still active and pouring forth sulpher smoke and flame.  The small village of Pucon is situated on a lake with black volcanic sands, many colorful flowers line the streets and walkways and the Volcano is visible from almost any hotel.  The fit  can take a day hiks to the lakes and the less fit a half day drive to the waterfalls.