Los Lagos Region district, Chile

Places to visit near Purranque

Purranque is a town in Los Lagos Region district, Chile, home to about 13,619 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 42 churches, 39 parks, 7 forts & heritage and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fuerte Reina Luisa (47 km), Catedral San Mateo de Osorno (47 km) and Pilauco Bajo (48 km).

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Purranque, Chile
Purranque, Los Lagos Region district, Chile. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Purranque at a glance

Location
Los Lagos Region district, Chile
Population
about 13,619
Coordinates
40.9130° S, 73.1591° W
Places within 50 km
144 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Purranque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Purranque: 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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Churches near Purranque

49 churches within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is Parroquia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Purranque

39 parks within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is Plaza de Armas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Purranque

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is Arturo Prat (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Purranque

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is Humedal Urbano Pichi Llay Llay (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Purranque

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is Las Cascada,ensenada,petrohue (45 km); the best-known is Las Cascadas, Lago Llanquihue (50 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Purranque

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Purranque. The closest is San Carlos, Costa de Purranque (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Purranque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 188 km on the road.

  1. Start in Purranque
  2. 50 km Las Cascadas, Lago Llanquihue · waterfall, Los Lagos Region
  3. 25 km Jardín Botánico VerdeNativo · nature spot, Los Lagos Region
  4. 62 km Pilauco Bajo · heritage site, Los Lagos Region
  5. 3 km Catedral San Mateo de Osorno · church, Los Lagos Region
  6. 1 km Fuerte Reina Luisa · heritage site, Los Lagos Region
  7. 47 km Back to Purranque

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    Within 15 km of Purranque

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Purranque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4249Parroquia (1 km)
    Parks3939Plaza de Armas (1 km)
    Forts & heritage722Arturo Prat (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1320Humedal Urbano Pichi Llay Llay (1 km)
    Waterfalls216Las Cascada,ensenada,petrohue (45 km)
    Other attractions1116Parroquia (23 km)
    Beaches & coast1215San Carlos, Costa de Purranque (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Camino Ensenada Pto Octay (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints612Balneario La Toma de Rio Negro (17 km)
    Museums69Museo del Colono (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Islita (13 km)
    Caves01Piedra Abuelito Huenteyao (79 km)

    Purranque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Purranque?

    Plaza de Armas (park, about 1 km), Arturo Prat (heritage site, about 1 km), Parroquia (church, about 1 km), Templo de San Sebastián (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Wesleyana Purranque (church, about 1 km), Reconciliación Purranque (church, about 1 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 39 parks, 7 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Purranque?

    Parroquia, about 1 km by road; Templo de San Sebastián (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Purranque?

    Plaza de Armas, about 1 km by road; Parque Arturo Pratt (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Purranque?

    Arturo Prat, about 1 km by road; Casona Werner (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Purranque?

    Start in Purranque, visit Las Cascadas, Lago Llanquihue, then Jardín Botánico VerdeNativo, then Pilauco Bajo, then Catedral San Mateo de Osorno, then Fuerte Reina Luisa, and drive back — about 188 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Purranque?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Purranque

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