Places to visit near

Palena

Palena is a town in Los Lagos Region district, Chile of about 1,690 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Valle California, Cerro de la Virgen and Picacho de la Virgen.

43.6188° S, 71.8043° WPop. 1,690

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see12
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palena

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Palena
  2. Cerro Díazviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Picacho de la Virgenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lago Guachitolake · 45 min
  5. Cerro de la Virgenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Valle Californiaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Palena
Today’s loopPalenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palena?

Valle California (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cerro de la Virgen (viewpoint, about 23 km), Picacho de la Virgen (viewpoint, about 29 km), Cerro Díaz (viewpoint, about 9 km), Lago Guachito (lake, about 39 km), Cerro Campamento (viewpoint, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palena?

90 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palena?

Cerro La Bandera, about 1 km by road; El Cóndor (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Palena?

Palena, Region Los Lagos, about 1 km by road; Lago Guachito (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palena?

Start in Palena, visit Cerro Díaz, then Picacho de la Virgen, then Lago Guachito, then Cerro de la Virgen, then Valle California, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

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