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Your Southern Chile Holiday
Choosing one of our holiday packages to Southern Chile makes it easy to do and see more. Get set to experience this lively destination's diversity and beyond. Your trip to Southern Chile wouldn't be complete without exploring some of its best cities, starting with Puerto Varas. A couple of the top attractions here include Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas and Puerto Varas Beach. Puerto Montt should also be on the itineraries of all Southern Chile travellers. Visitors to this city love Mall Paseo Costanera and Plaza de Armas. From the instant you book your Southern Chile holiday to when you get back home, Expedia will take care of you every step of the way.
Southern Chile
Experience a region where the Andes begin their descent into the Patagonian coast and temperate rainforests reach the shores of spectacular lakes.
Southern Chile is a magnificent region renowned for its pristine waterways, old-growth forests and captivating lakeside communities. Stretching from the Bío Bío River in the north to the Chacao Channel and majestic Chilean Patagonia to the south, Southern Chile is a region of rugged beauty and stunning shores. Go rafting, kayaking or boating on the region’s lakes and rivers and enjoy a panorama of volcanoes, glaciers, archipelagos and primeval Valdivian forests.
The region’s beautiful lakes and rivers are fed by snowmelt and precipitation in the Andes, and flow out into the Pacific Ocean in hundreds of snaking valleys. Volcanic rocks and geological formations create spectacular white-water rapids and waterfalls along the way. Visit the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park to see the Petrohué Falls. Nearby Lake Todos los Santos is a breathtaking lake surrounded by Valdivian temperate rainforest.
Admire the pretty Calle-Calle River from Valdivia or experience the stunning beaches of Villarrica Lake from Pucón. Pucón and Puerto Varas are hotspots for adventure, with plenty of options for hiking, rafting, kayaking and canyoning. Go horseback riding through the foothills or soak your muscles in one of the steaming thermal springs. In summer, explore the beautiful shores of Lake Llanquihue or master the rapids in Futaleufú. Climb to the peak of a volcano and ski down its snow-dusted flanks in winter.
Experience a diversity of cultures in the Southern Chile region, from the indigenous Mapuche to German, Austrian and Swiss influences. Try delicious fresh seafood on Chiloé Island and sample European-inspired dairy products in Osorno.
The main access points to Southern Chile are in Puerto Montt, Temuco and Osorno. Fly to Puerto Montt from Santiago and other major airports. There is a railway that connects Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas and Osorno. Buses are readily available across the region.
Visit Southern Chile between November and March to experience the region in its summertime period, or between June and August for adventures in the snow. Whether you want to conquer a volcano or relax amid ancient forests, Southern Chile entices you to experience its landscapes year round.
Southern Chile Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
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Currency | Chilean pesos |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Closest Airport | Tepual Airport (PMC) |
Top hotels in Southern Chile

Hotel Cabaña del Lago Puerto Varas
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Bellavista
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025
Popular places to visit

Petrohue Falls
Rushing water cascades over volcanic rock at this stunning natural site in Chile’s oldest national park.

Nevados de Chillan
Explore the great outdoors at Nevados de Chillan, a lovely green space in Coihueco.

Los Pozones Hot Springs
Experience the joys of nature at these thermal baths above a flowing river. Later, have some drinks under the starry sky.
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