Araucania Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Pucón

Pucón is a town in Araucania Region district, Chile, home to about 26,953 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ojos del Caburgua (13 km), Volcán Villarrica (19 km) and Parque Nacional Huerquehue (37 km).

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Pucón, Chile
Pucón, Araucania Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pucón at a glance

Location
Araucania Region district, Chile
Population
about 26,953
Coordinates
39.2822° S, 71.9543° W
Places within 50 km
54 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Pucón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pucón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pucón, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Pucón

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Mirador el Cañi (1 km); the best-known is Volcán Villarrica (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Pucón

48 waterfalls within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Salto El León (2 km); the best-known is Ojos del Caburgua (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pucón

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Villarrica Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pucón

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Paso Fronterizo Mahuil Malal (1 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Huerquehue (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Pucón

5 museums within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Casa Museo Padre Pancho (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Pucón

3 churches within 100 km of Pucón. The closest is Iglesia Bautista Estrella de Belén, Pucón (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pucón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pucón
  2. 3 km Casa Museo Padre Pancho · museum, Araucania Region
  3. 8 km El Salto del Claro Waterfall · waterfall, Araucania Region
  4. 15 km Volcán Villarrica · viewpoint, Araucania Region
  5. 26 km Ojos del Caburgua · waterfall, Araucania Region
  6. 11 km Salto El León · waterfall, Araucania Region
  7. 2 km Back to Pucón

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How to reach Pucón

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    Within 15 km of Pucón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Pucón by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints82Mirador el Cañi (1 km)
    Waterfalls48Salto El León (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs40Villarrica Lake (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Paso Fronterizo Mahuil Malal (1 km)
    Museums5Casa Museo Padre Pancho (3 km)
    Other attractions4Casino Enjoy Pucón (3 km)
    Churches3Iglesia Bautista Estrella de Belén, Pucón (1 km)
    Parks3EcoParque Municipal de Pucón (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2Isla Trailafquén (47 km)
    Treks1Huerquehue North Trail (37 km)
    Forts & heritage1Teatro Galia (91 km)

    Pucón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pucón?

    Ojos del Caburgua (waterfall, about 13 km), Volcán Villarrica (viewpoint, about 19 km), Salto El León (waterfall, about 2 km), Casino Enjoy Pucón (attraction, about 3 km), Casa Museo Padre Pancho (museum, about 3 km), El Salto del Claro Waterfall (waterfall, about 5 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pucón?

    Mirador el Cañi, about 1 km by road; Volcán Villarrica (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Pucón?

    Salto El León, about 2 km by road; El Salto del Claro Waterfall (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pucón?

    Villarrica Lake, about 16 km by road; Lago Colico (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pucón?

    Start in Pucón, visit Casa Museo Padre Pancho, then El Salto del Claro Waterfall, then Volcán Villarrica, then Ojos del Caburgua, then Salto El León, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pucón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Pucón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pucón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pucón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.