Discover Pucón
Where to stay and what to do in Pucón and its surroundings, with local businesses.
Pucón and its surroundings
From the lake to the volcano: five areas so you can pick where to start.
Let me tell you why I fell in love with this area: within a few kilometers you have lakes, volcanoes, native forest and hot springs. Pucón is a year-round destination, with long summer days by the lake, colorful forests in autumn and snow in Pucón when winter arrives.
Pucón's best-known sights start with water: Lake Villarrica right in front of town, Lake Caburgua with its clear water, and the Ojos del Caburgua, turquoise pools in the middle of the forest. If you are wondering what to visit beyond town, two national parks are close by. Villarrica National Park is home to Villarrica volcano (2,847 m, with a glacier on its summit) and Quetrupillán volcano. In Huerquehue National Park, the Los Lagos trail climbs among monkey puzzle trees up to high lakes. For more nature, there are the Villarrica National Reserve and the El Cañi Sanctuary, a private native forest reserve.
After a hike, nothing beats a soak in hot springs: there are several in the Liucura river valley and on the road to Curarrehue, such as San Luis Hot Springs. If adventure is your thing, Pucón has activities for every level: the Villarrica volcano tour (check its alert level first), hydrospeed and kayaking on rivers and lakes.
To stay, here you will find lodging in Pucón from local businesses: hotels, hostels, cabins in Caburgua, camping and domes and glamping. Pick an area below and start planning your trip.
Pucón and Lake Villarrica
The town, the lakefront and the beaches of Lake Villarrica: the starting point to stay and head out on day trips.
1 placesCaburgua
Lake Caburgua, its beaches and the Ojos del Caburgua falls, north of Pucón.
3 placesHuerquehue
A national park of mountain lakes, araucaria trees and hiking trails.
1 placesVillarrica Volcano and Palguín
The volcano, its national park, winter snow and the waterfalls of the Palguín area.
4 placesCurarrehue and Trancura River
The Trancura River, river activities and the Mapuche culture of Curarrehue, on the way to the Andes.
2 placesPlaces to see
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Mirador de Peces (trout viewpoint)
A family trout farm open to visitors in Carhuello, by the road to Caburgua: wooden walkways along the river and pools fu...
Villarrica National Park
Created in 1940, it protects 53,460 hectares and the Villarrica and Quetrupillán volcanoes. From Pucón you reach its Ruc...
Photo: Marco Antonio Correa Flores, CC BY-SA 3.0 Trawupeyüm Intercultural Village
Next to the Curarrehue town square: museum, cultural center, crafts market and Mapuche cooking. Its name means "where we...
Ojos del Caburgua
Turquoise pools and waterfalls in the forest near Lake Caburgua. The water comes from the lake, filtered through the vol...
Villarrica Volcano
A 2,847 m stratovolcano inside Villarrica National Park, with a glacier at its summit. Check its alert level before head...
Lake Villarrica
Pucón sits on the east shore of this 176 km² lake, with the town of Villarrica on the west shore. The Trancura River is...
Photo: Marco Antonio Correa Flores, CC BY-SA 3.0 San Luis Hot Springs
Hot springs with pools, tubs and lodging at km 27 of the road from Pucón to Curarrehue.
Photo: LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0 Lake Caburgua
A lake of about 52 km², 23 km northeast of Pucón. Its best-known beaches, Blanca and Negra, are named after the color of...
It is spring now
- Waterfalls and rivers full of snowmelt.
- Trails opening up as the snow recedes.
- Fewer crowds before summer.
Guides to plan your trip
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Hotels in Pucón: types, areas and what to check
Sernatur lists 37 hotel records in the Pucón district, plus 15 apart-hotels, 5 inns and 2 boutique hotels (checked on Oc...
Hostels in Pucón: guesthouses, hostels and homestays
Sernatur lists 45 guesthouse (hostal) records in the Pucón district, plus 13 hostels and 8 family homestays or bed and b...
Camping in Pucón: where the campsites are
Sernatur lists 14 campsite records in the Pucón district (checked on Oct 14, 2026): 5 in Caburgua, 4 in town and the res...
Cabins in Caburgua: what to know
Caburgua, north of Pucón, has 9 cabin records in Sernatur, plus 5 campsites and 1 inn (checked on Oct 14, 2026). It is t...
Frequently asked questions about Pucón
Short answers, with their source and date, to plan where to stay and what to book in Pucón and its surroundings.
Where is Pucón?
Pucón is a district in the Araucanía Region, in southern Chile. The town sits on the east shore of Lake Villarrica, at the foot of Villarrica volcano; the town of Villarrica is on the lake's west shore. Nearby are Lake Caburgua, Huerquehue National Park and the road to Curarrehue.
How many places to stay are there in Pucón?
In Sernatur's registry, the Pucón district has 65 records of cabins, 45 of hostales, 37 of hotels, 15 of apart-hotels, 14 of campsites, 13 of hostels, 8 of family guesthouses and 8 of tourist apartments, among others (checked on October 14, 2026). These are records, not companies: one business may have more than one.
How do I know if a place to stay or a tour in Pucón is registered?
Registration with Sernatur is required by law for tourist lodging and adventure tourism (Chilean Chamber of Deputies, 2019). Sernatur's public search tool (serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl) shows whether a business is registered and whether its registration is current.
What activities can I book in Pucón?
In Sernatur's registry, the Pucón district has 86 records of adventure tourism agencies (checked on October 14, 2026). Activities with the most registered operators include hiking, canyoning, horseback riding, kayaking, hydrospeed and cycling; there are also Villarrica volcano tours and, in winter, snow at Centro Pillán.
Can you climb Villarrica volcano?
According to Pases Parques, climbs are allowed with tour operators, for federated climbers with a current FEACH card, or for experienced mountaineers after coordinating with CONAF. According to CONAF, the crater trail is 3.3 km and takes about 3 hours one way. Sernageomin has kept the volcano on yellow technical alert since September 4, 2026 (checked on October 21): confirm the status on the day.
What places are there near Pucón?
About 23 km northeast is Lake Caburgua, with cabins, campsites and beaches. In Huerquehue National Park, the Los Lagos trail is 10.8 km and takes about 4 hours one way, according to CONAF. In Carhuello, on the road to Caburgua, is the Mirador de Peces trout viewpoint, and in the Palguín area, La China and El León waterfalls (Pucón municipal tourist guide).
Is there snow in Pucón?
Snow is at Centro Pillán, on the slopes of Villarrica volcano, during the winter season. According to Centro Pillán, the 2026 winter season is over; dates each year depend on the snow and on the volcano's status.
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