Puerto Varas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Chile
About Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is 20 km (12 mi) from the city of Puerto Montt on the shore of Llanquihue Lake, the second largest lake in Chile. The conical Osorno Volcano and the snowcapped peaks of Mt. Calbuco and Mt. Tronador are clearly visible from the lakefront. Puerto Varas is the southernmost of a string of towns on the western shore of Llanquihue Lake that includes Frutillar, Llanquihue and Puerto Octay. The history of Puerto Varas is based closely on its German founders, likeFrutillar Bajo. Its history began with the arrival of the first German colonizers to the shores of Lake Llanquihue at the end of 1852. In 1853, a gradual settlement of the area began with immigrants coming mainly from Germany, Austria-Hungary and Switzerland. Most of the population is descended from these colonizers and other
Top Attractions in Puerto Varas
Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto Varas:
- ★Casino
- ★Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Where to Eat in Puerto Varas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barista
- 🍴Chamaca Inn
- 🍴Danes
Where to Stay in Puerto Varas
- 🏨Bordemundo
- 🏨Casa Azul
- 🏨Ellen Haus
- 🏨Haus Erika
- 🏨Hospedaje Carla Minte
- 🏨Hospedaje Don Raul
Puerto Varas Travel Guide Sections
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