Title: Puerto Varas Travel Guide: Best of Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas-Hotels.d181008.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas-Holiday-Rentals.d181008.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Puerto-Varas.d181008.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Varas.d181008.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Puerto Varas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Puerto-Varas.d181008.Car-Hire-Guide)[Puerto Varas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas.d181008.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Puerto Varas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274994/b969588d-dd99-4597-b878-06a75d5173ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of the Sacred Heart showing a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101386/0e0dc94b-5c16-4674-bb74-f7545a866dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas which includes a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274994/115619fc-c587-424c-9c62-02180bba07a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274994/a975d605-f68d-46a5-91c8-00b128b35513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of the Sacred Heart which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101386/907edeb4-40ac-4f6f-881d-c20733373372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Puerto Varas Things to do #### Take the Heritage Circuit tour of the traditional buildings, churches and parks of this pretty town near Chile’s second-largest lake. Puerto Varas is a quaint town in the Chilean Andes with a charming church and views of the iconic Osorno Volcano. Its Western European feel stems from its colonisation by the Germans in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover the intriguing blend of German traditions with South American life in this lakeside town. Visit the Church of the Sacred Heart to appreciate its typical German architecture of oak frames and red spires. Capture photos of the church with a backdrop of the lake and the volcano. Built in the early 20th century, it was based on a similar church in Germany’s Black Forest. The church is part of the Heritage Circuit. It includes various traditional houses near the Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas, which is a pretty central square with patches of grass and benches. Visit the white and black Kuschel House and the wooden Maldonado House, which possesses a rural charm. The redbrick Raddatz House is also part of the circuit. The town’s crowning glory is the Osorno Volcano, which has a ski centre with restaurant, café and shops. Zipline or mountain bike down the volcano’s scenic sections. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding towns and landscape, including Calbuco Volcano, which is very active, having erupted twice in 2015. The region endures heavy rainfall. Winters are wet and mild. To visit during the driest and warmest months, come in summer from December to February. The town is in the Los Lagos Region in southern Chile. Its neighbour Puerto Montt, which shares a view of the snow-capped volcano, is a 12-mile (19-kilometre) drive south, which should take about 30 minutes by car. Fly to El Tepual Airport from Santiago. Use public buses or get around the small town easily on foot on its quiet roads. Puerto Varas’ location on the western shore of Lake Llanquihue near national parks, forests and mountains provides a picturesque holiday. - Top hotels in Puerto Varas - Top Holiday Rentals in Puerto Varas ![Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444700/444619/7e79b3cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas Del Salvador 024 Puerto Varas Los Lagos £128 30 Mar - 31 Mar Stay at this spa hotel in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews) I don’t know Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=444619&PinnedHotelID=444619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181008) ![Hotel Cabaña del Lago Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430100/430032/c536c75f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Cabaña del Lago Puerto Varas Luis Wellmann 195 Puerto Varas Los Lagos £129 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this spa hotel in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (903 reviews) Nice room. Beautiful lake view. Convenient restaurant onsite but also close to town. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=430032&PinnedHotelID=430032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181008) ![Park Inn by Radisson Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2910000/2901000/2900989/e41d235a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Inn by Radisson Puerto Varas Calle La Paz 471 Puerto Varas Los Lagos £58 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this hotel in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Parque Philippi and Opitz House are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (482 reviews) Con el desayuno tienes que tener cuidado ciertas cosas me enfermaron los huevos el tocino también te sacan tu comida antes de terminar cuando llegas a la mesa de vuelta alguien está usando tu mesa porque piensan que te fuiste realmente no me gustó Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=2900989&PinnedHotelID=2900989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181008) [See all 301 properties in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=181008) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cabañas Ensenada Bosque Nativo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10562800/10562744/2b3ccda3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas Ensenada Bosque Nativo Route 695, Km 42 Puerto Varas Los Lagos Stay at this spa cabin in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attraction Green Lagoon is located nearby. 8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews) Este lugar me agradecio mucho! Senti mucho paz en el bosque, y la cabana era comoda. Dormi muy rico. Gracias a los trabajadores ahi por ser bien atentivos! Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Montt-Hotels-Cabanas-Ensenada-Bosque-Nativo.h10562744.Hotel-Information) ![Cabañas Mi Refugio Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761667/e1867eee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cabañas Mi Refugio Puerto Varas Camino la poza parcela 5 Puerto Varas Los Lagos Stay at this cabin in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Venado Beach is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas-Hotels-Cabanas-Mi-Refugio-Puerto-Varas.h89761667.Hotel-Information) ![Dpto remodelado centro Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110020000/110014900/110014894/32dda70b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dpto remodelado centro Puerto Varas Condominio Plaza Decher 2 Puerto Varas Los Lagos Stay at this apartment in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Popular attractions Parque Philippi and Museo Pablo Fierro ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews) Todo muy bueno, lugar, ubicación, sobre todo la atención y preocupación en todo momento Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas-Hotels-Dpto-Remodelado-Centro-Puerto-Varas.h110014894.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=181008&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Puerto Varas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[24 Mar - 25 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181008&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274994/b969588d-dd99-4597-b878-06a75d5173ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas 4/5(1 review) Enjoy the serene ambiance or attend a concert or social event amid the trees and flowers in the town’s central plaza. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Varas-Plaza-De-Armas-Puerto-Varas.d6274994.Attraction) ![Petrohue Falls showing a river or creek and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101380/7a2e76cb-568e-47d8-96ea-2cd9d2185cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petrohue Falls 4/5(1 review) Rushing water cascades over volcanic rock at this stunning natural site in Chile’s oldest national park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petrohue-Falls-Puerto-Varas.d6101380.Attraction) ![Caption---- fog over Todos Los Santos Lake, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos region, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101321/c31f250c-5c87-43ba-a1cf-4b19d0ca4d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Todos los Santos 4.5/5(2 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Todos los Santos during your travels in Puerto Varas. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Todos-Los-Santos-Los-Lagos-Region.d6101321.Attraction) ![Cruising on Lago Todos Los Santos below the towering Osorno Volcano was both serene and breathtaking! #Adventure Quick Tip: Take a short boat trip from the port in Petrohué to see this awesome cabin. #Chile #Travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181008/5f03dafd-b750-4959-9bcb-847e1d5f2646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vicente Perez Rosales National Park 4.5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, a lovely green space in Puerto Varas. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vicente-Perez-Rosales-National-Park-Los-Lagos-Region.d6329673.Attraction) ![Volcan Osorno. It's a long winding road up to the summit. Towards the volcano I can't see much. The clouds seem low](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181008/ccb88d62-6058-430e-b581-76b46d8498cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volcan Osorno Ski and Outdoors Center 4/5(1 review) Hit the slopes in Puerto Varas with a visit to Volcan Osorno Ski and Outdoors Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Volcan-Osorno-Ski-And-Outdoors-Center-Puerto-Octay.d553248621532369828.Attraction) ![Church of the Sacred Heart which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101386/907edeb4-40ac-4f6f-881d-c20733373372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of the Sacred Heart 5/5(2 reviews) Feel like you are in a quaint village in Europe at this red and white church which sends music echoing through the streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-The-Sacred-Heart-Puerto-Varas.d6101386.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47861025/cfb1ce66-527c-488c-a163-17166d7ceb09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puerto Montt: Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puerto-montt-osorno-volcano-and-petrohue-falls-guided-tour.a47861025.activity-details) ![Swimming the crystal clear waters of the Petrohue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2113954/56db65be-0b17-423a-852f-05bc9d7937f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rafting rio Petrohue £43 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rafting-rio-petrohue.a2113954.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44540477/1ee0fb5f-404c-498c-8a29-486257b7f2d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Todos los Santos Lake and Villa Peulla Tour £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/todos-los-santos-lake-and-villa-peulla-tour.a44540477.activity-details) ![Full-Day Osorno Vulcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274475/4ae65d4d-98da-47f2-89af-db320b4aa369.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Falls Small-Group Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-osorno-volcano-and-petrohue-falls-small-group-tour.a45274475.activity-details) ![Osorno Volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45278241/4bda0685-c62c-42e8-8dad-79d4ac6c1fc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Osorno Volcano and Petrohue from Puerto Montt £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-osorno-volcano-and-petrohue-from-puerto-montt.a45278241.activity-details) ![Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50302554/bdeae0a7-d3f8-4325-bfbc-088f96aa3bdf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scenic Catamaran Tour on Llanquihue lake £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-catamaran-tour-on-llanquihue-lake.a50302554.activity-details) [See all activities in Puerto Varas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Puerto-Varas.d181008.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Puerto Varas ![Osorno volcano as seen from the #NationalPark Vincente Perez Rosalez. First sunny day after many rainy cloudy days, it was worth waiting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181008/e4c2807d-7c35-41b2-b4dc-5ce673b4df3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peulla ![Teatro del Lago which includes modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288138/9d5f9f37-52b0-4c90-a012-f1945a34fe5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puerto Montt ![Teatro del Lago showing general coastal views and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288138/9f5d6863-eea8-4c3a-917c-99124dafc308.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Frutillar ![Panoramic view of the sunet over Lake Llanquihue and snow covered Osorno Volcano, Puerto Varas, Patagonia, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6324430/0bc3215d-4d0d-416e-8391-33d9e4ec98da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Llanquihue - Cities near Puerto Varas - Places of interest [Peulla](https://expedia.co.uk/Peulla.dx180425)[Puerto Montt](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Montt.dx6053664)[Frutillar](https://expedia.co.uk/Frutillar.dx6130149)[Llanquihue](https://expedia.co.uk/Llanquihue.dx6324430) - [Petrohue Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Petrohue-Falls-Puerto-Varas.d6101380.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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