There are numerous tourist attractions in Pucon. The Villarica National Park and the Huerquehue National Park are some of the major tourist spots. The Villarica National Park is rich in wildlife and animals like Cougars, Chilla, Culpeo foxes, Harris's Hawks, and the rare Monitos del Monte can be spotted. A line of three volcanoes namely the Villarrica, Quetrupillan and Lanin are located in the center of this National Park. Beautiful lakes with emerald green water are important tourist sites. The main lakes in Pucon are the Villarica, Caburgua and Tinquilco. The Caburga Lake is located to the east of the Huerquehue National Park and is 23 kms from the main city of Pucon. The main river flowing through this region is the Trancura River. The river inundates the southeastern portion of the Villarica National Park. This river is ideal for rafting.
The Trancura River with its rapids and hot springs offer ample opportunity for fly fishing. The variety in the topography of Pucon, Chile invites the travelers to engage themselves in mountaineering, horse riding, flora and fauna watching. This favorite tourist destination also has a number of hotels and lodges providing comfortable and secure accommodation for the tourists. These hotels also promise delicious cuisine and lip smacking delicacies.
Pucon in Chile is easily accessible. The Temuco airport is just 112 kilometers away. By road the tourists can avail the Panaamericana route or through the Mamui Mala pass in Argentina.
Pucon in southern Chile is a warm and a friendly city, where the rich culture of the Andes can be experienced.
