Pucon Travel Guide
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112km (69 miles) E of Temuco and 789km (489 miles) S of Santiago
Nationally and internationally known as the "Adventure Capital of Chile," Pucón offers a multitude of outdoor activities, including fly-fishing, rafting, hiking, and skiing. Yet what makes Pucón a great destination is its flexibility. There's also an abundance of low-key activities, such as hot spring spas and scenic drives through spectacular landscapes. Or you can just hang out on the beach and sun yourself, as hundreds do during the summer.
Pucón is a picturesque little town almost entirely dependent on tourism, but thankfully it has not embellished its streets with gaudy tourist traps. Instead, a creative use of timber creates the architectural tone. During the early 1900s, Pucón's economy centered on the timber industry, but the town's fate as a travel destination was sealed when the first hotel went up in 1923, attracting hordes of fishermen. Ten years later, the government built the stately Hotel Pucón, drawing hundreds more visitors each year, who at that time had to travel here by boat from Villarrica. Today, there are many lodging options, and even more adventure outfitters ready to fill your days.
It is important to note that the summer season, particularly from December 15 to the end of February, as well as Easter week, is jam-packed with tourists. Hotel and business owners gleefully take advantage of this and jack up their prices, sometimes doubling their rates.
