Lago Llanquihue
Lago Llanquihue
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This royal blue lake is Chile's largest and South America's fourth largest lake.
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AlpinerHut
Chantilly, VA1,204 contributions
Mar 2020
When our cruise ship shore excursion couldn't reach Osomo Volcano and Petrohue Falls because of washed-out roads, we spent most of the day driving around this massive lake, Chile's second-largest, looking for things to do.
The big attraction, of course, is the beautiful views of Osomo Volcano across the lake. The clouds that washed out our trip sadly washed out that view as well.
We went to see Teatro del Lago, a beautiful theater right on the lake but, alas, the rains seem to have washed away whoever was supposed to unlock the doors that day. We stood outside for a while and moved on (see my review, "Mistake on the lake").
The highlight of the day? Cerveceria 860, a brewery we weren't supposed to stop at, delighted me, but only after I went to its restroom (see my review, "Don't use the restrooms, marvel at them").
The big attraction, of course, is the beautiful views of Osomo Volcano across the lake. The clouds that washed out our trip sadly washed out that view as well.
We went to see Teatro del Lago, a beautiful theater right on the lake but, alas, the rains seem to have washed away whoever was supposed to unlock the doors that day. We stood outside for a while and moved on (see my review, "Mistake on the lake").
The highlight of the day? Cerveceria 860, a brewery we weren't supposed to stop at, delighted me, but only after I went to its restroom (see my review, "Don't use the restrooms, marvel at them").
Written 20 April 2020
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Voyagearoundtheworld
Berlin, Germany513 contributions
Dec 2019
We spent almost a day driving around the lake and discovered a stunningly beautiful part of chile. The view is constantly changing: mountains, volcanoes, lake, forests, green meadows, gently rolling hills and charming little towns like german influenced Frutillar or Puerto Octay. A must do when you are in the area.
Written 21 April 2020
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,934 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We stayed seven nights at the Hotel Bellavista in Puerto Varas and every morning we had the best views of Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno Volcano. Walking along the coast and being able to have such a landscape was a luxury on this vacation. The waters are very cold, but the locals don't mind too much and enjoy taking a dip. We were also able to admire it from Frutillar and in Puerto Octay. Different photos but the same beauty.
Written 17 January 2024
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Leigha
6 contributions
Jan 2020
Large lake in Chile. Lots of places to swim, kayak, boat, etc. Puerto Varas is the biggest town on the lake, an excellent place to stay to access all Lago Llanquihue has to offer!
Written 16 January 2020
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Wander31688679025
Neuquen, Argentina7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
I went around the Lake on my chromoly bicycle, adapted for an unplanned trip of 3/4 days. They are about 170/180 very pleasant kms, with interesting demands. Once the tour was finished, to test it I rented an electric bicycle, and did the circuit again one day. Highly recommended for cycling tourism, in populated areas, with nearby cities, with traffic and without bike lanes. It gives a lot of autonomy and freedom and makes the bicycle trip very enjoyable!! At daily averages of 60/70 km the trip really becomes very accessible!!
Written 13 March 2024
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,499 contributions
Jan 2023
We spent the day in Puerto Varas and then drove around the Lago Llanquihue. As one reviewer pointed out, the lake is exceptionally large...but has amazing views regardless of what side one is on. Obviously, the view with the volcano is the most popular, but there are also pretty little houses all along the lake and of course Puerto Varas is a beautiful little town. Definitely worth the time and effort to drive at least part way around the lake. The scenery is terrific.
Written 7 March 2023
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Carlie
Mexico566 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
I firmly believe that the best way to get to know the lake and its surroundings is by car, plus you can go your way, stopping where you want, as long as you want. Unfortunately we went right into limbo, where the summer activities had already ended and the winter activities had not really started, so most of the places and towns we visited were closed and/or deserted. Still, the views you have from anywhere on the lake are breathtaking and thoroughly enjoyed! If you can, avoid going between May and June which is when everything is dead!
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Written 2 August 2024
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Rhianon B
Santiago, Chile184 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
The Llanquihue Lake has a number of historic towns on its shores. We drove most of the way around it and saw Puerto Octay, Frutillar, Puerto Varas and Ensenada.
There are great views of Osorno Volcano from different angles around the lake.
My husband tried a spot of fishing on the lake but didn’t catch anything. There are a few beaches around different spots in the lake also and the water was not too cold in summer.
There are great views of Osorno Volcano from different angles around the lake.
My husband tried a spot of fishing on the lake but didn’t catch anything. There are a few beaches around different spots in the lake also and the water was not too cold in summer.
Written 17 December 2023
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Cindy J
San Antonio, TX105 contributions
Jan 2020
We were told that this is the 2nd largest lake in South America. There are many vacation rentals available amidst lovely rolling farmlands and Puerto Varas is a delightful town with a German heritage. It is obviously a popular vacation spot!
Written 28 January 2020
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VACanuck
Wilmington, NC543 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We stayed right on the lake near Puerto Varas. Thankfully the weather was clear the evening we arrived and we could see Osorno and the other volcanoes very clearly. It was cloudy and raining the next two days. You could not see even across the lake. We went to Frutillar and visited the German Heritage museum which was nice.
Written 7 February 2020
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ola ! eu gostraia de saber se tem lugar para ficar a noite de motorhome perto do lago llanquihue
Written 20 December 2023
Dov'è possibile noleggiare delle biciclette per fare il giro del lago?
Written 20 October 2022
Jenni J
Coronel, Chile
Que recomendaciones y tips me podrían dar para ir al Lago Llanquihue ?
Written 29 April 2019
katheryne r
Los Angeles, Chile
Hola que tal el agua para bañarse muy helada?? Que lagos seran mas calidos a parte de Caburgua?
Written 28 January 2019
Buen día!! Quería saber si el trayecto desde Puerto Orcay a Ensenada. tiene tramos de ripio y mas o menos cuanto? Otra leí que los saltos de Petrohue están con poca agua. es cierto o depende de la época del año? gracias
Written 2 April 2018
Hola, fui hace un mes y los Saltos del Petrohue están igual de hermosos que siempre. Como recomendación, al llegar a los Saltos, seguir 500 mts más adelante (camino de ripio) y está la entrada a los Saltos pero no se cancela nada. Y un poco más allá está el Lago de Todos Los Santos o Laguna esmeralda. Es más bello aún.
El tramo de Puerto Octay, hacia Frutillar, Llanquihue, Puerto Varas es una foto de postales. Por los falderos d l volcán Osorno no pasé. Pero de seguro que te enamorarás de los lugares.
Saludos!
Written 3 April 2018
Alguem que tenha ido em janeiro nesta regiao pode me dizer se realmente compensa? Li sobre os tabanos e estou preocupada...
Written 27 November 2017
Nunca fui em janeiro. Pelos lados de Puerto Varas e Puerto Montes sempre chove e para. ãs x só chove.
Quando perguntei aos locais, me responderam: "É assim que somos..."
Written 28 November 2017
Se puede hacer los tres lagos en un día?
Written 26 June 2017
Hola Silvilove, te sugiero alquilar un vehiculo, no se donde vas a alojarte, te sugiero FRUTILLAR y desde alli moverte las autopistas son espectaculares y las rutas dentro tambien lo son, no te perdes. De esta forma te tomas unos mates donde quieras, Vas a Puerto Varas, mismo Frutillar, volcan, Petrohue(magnifico), hasta te vas si queres a Puerto Montt (muy cerca) y haces Shopping. Suerte.
Written 27 June 2017
Qual o hotel tem vista para o vulcão?
Quero me hospedar em um local com vista para ele .
Written 26 June 2017
Hotel Cumbres Porto Varas tem opção de acordar olhando o lago e o Vulcao Osorno. Existem vários outros hotéis às margens do lago mas não sei se todos os quartos tem vista para o lago. Não deixe de visitar Frutillar!
Written 6 July 2017
If we arrive at Puerto Varas by air (and do not want to rent a car), are there tour boats and/or tour buses that offer excursions around the lake and other points of interest?
Thanks,
Jennifer
Written 2 July 2016
Yes, there are. You would arrive at Puerto Montt Airport and get transportation to Puerto Varas. You can check with your hotel if they arrange for airport pickups. We rented a car and were really happy to have it. More freedom that way.
Written 10 August 2016
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