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The Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales National Park, Chile's oldest, has the turquoise Petrohu\u00e9 falls and the emerald Lago Todos los Santos, and the Osorno volcano has trails and, in winter, skiing.\r\n\r\nGive Puerto Varas three or four days. It is a calm, attractive and well-organised town, with good restaurants, adventure agencies and easy access from Puerto Montt's airport. It is also the start of the famous lake crossing to Bariloche in Argentina, and the gateway to Chilo\u00e9 and the Carretera Austral.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Language | Spanish\r\nCurrency | Chilean peso (CLP). Cards widely accepted\r\nFrom the airport | El Tepual, about 30 minutes\r\nGetting around | On foot, minibuses, tours or a car\r\nEmergency | 133 police, 131 ambulance\r\nTap water | Safe to drink\r\nTipping | 10% is usually suggested on the bill\r\nHow long to stay | Three to four days\r\nBest months | December to March","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"Stay in the centre or along the lakeshore, within walking distance of restaurants and tour pick-ups.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"14","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"","hw_hub_city_areas":"Centro | Restaurants, tour pick-ups | The streets around the main square, close to the lake. | -41.3195 | -72.9850 |  | \nLakeshore | Volcano views | Along the Costanera, with views of Osorno and Calbuco. | -41.3170 | -72.9800 |  | \nUphill residential | Quiet, heritage houses | The streets above the centre, with historic German houses. | -41.3230 | -72.9880 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"Mix lake days, volcano days and a trip south.","hw_hub_city_itin":"","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Head to the Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales National Park, around an hour away. The Saltos del Petrohu\u00e9 are rapids of turquoise water rushing over black volcanic rock with Osorno behind, and boats cross Lago Todos los Santos to the village of Peulla. The Osorno volcano has trails on its slopes, a chairlift with views in summer and a ski area in winter, and guided summit climbs for experienced mountaineers.\r\n\r\nOn the water, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the lake and rafting on the Petrohu\u00e9 river are popular. Frutillar, a smaller German-heritage town along the lake, has a striking concert hall, the Teatro del Lago, built over the water, and a museum of colonial German life.\r\n\r\nFor a bigger adventure, the Cocham\u00f3 valley, around two hours away, is a remote granite valley known as the Yosemite of Chile, reached by a long hike with camping that must be booked in advance.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Saltos del Petrohu\u00e9 | Turquoise rapids with Osorno behind\r\nOsorno volcano | Trails, views and winter skiing\r\nFrutillar | German heritage and a theatre on the lake\r\nCocham\u00f3 | Granite valley, booking required","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The lakeshore promenade is free and beautiful, with views of Osorno and Calbuco across the water, especially at sunset when the snow turns pink.\r\n\r\nThe historic German houses, some of them listed as national monuments, can be seen on a self-guided walk around town, and the Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n church is free to visit. The Cerro Philippi viewpoint is a short walk up from the centre.\r\n\r\nThe lake beaches are free in summer, though the water is cold.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Lakeshore | Volcano views at sunset\r\nGerman houses | A self-guided heritage walk\r\nCerro Philippi | A viewpoint above town\r\nLake beaches | Free, but cold","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Kuchen, German-style fruit cakes, are everywhere, often made with local berries. The region's seafood, from Puerto Montt's Angelm\u00f3 market down the road, is excellent, and curanto, a Chilote feast of shellfish, meat and potatoes, is served in some restaurants.\r\n\r\nPuerto Varas has some of the best restaurants in southern Chile, with local salmon, lamb and craft beer. The Angelm\u00f3 market in Puerto Montt is the place for cheap, fresh seafood.\r\n\r\nSupermarkets in town are good for self-catering, and many hostels have kitchens.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Kuchen | German fruit cakes with local berries\r\nSeafood | Fresh from Angelm\u00f3 market\r\nCuranto | A Chilote shellfish and meat feast\r\nCraft beer | Brewed in the Lake District","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Puerto Varas has a relaxed nightlife, with bars, breweries and a casino by the lake. Bars are busiest in summer and at weekends.\r\n\r\nThe atmosphere is calm and friendly, with live music in some places.\r\n\r\nMost travellers keep it low-key between day trips.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Bars and breweries | In the centre\r\nLive music | Some bars at weekends\r\nSummer | Busiest season\r\nLow-key | Calm evenings","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The town is walkable. Minibuses run to Petrohu\u00e9, Frutillar and Puerto Montt, and tour agencies cover the national park and Osorno. Car hire is the easiest way to explore the lakes.\r\n\r\nEl Tepual airport, near Puerto Montt, is around 30 minutes away, with flights from Santiago and Patagonia. Overnight buses from Santiago take around 12 hours.\r\n\r\nThe Cruce Andino, a famous combination of boats and buses across the lakes, links Puerto Varas with Bariloche in Argentina in a full day. Buses also run to Chilo\u00e9 and to the start of the Carretera Austral.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Airport | El Tepual, about 30 minutes away\r\nMinibuses | To Petrohu\u00e9, Frutillar and Puerto Montt\r\nCruce Andino | Boats and buses to Bariloche\r\nTo Chilo\u00e9 | Buses with a short ferry","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Puerto Varas costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Puerto Varas is one of the more expensive towns in the Lake District, popular with Chilean holidaymakers. Dorm beds run from around \u20ac10 to \u20ac20.\r\n\r\nTours to the national park and Osorno are the main extras, and the Cruce Andino to Bariloche is pricey but memorable. Minibuses are cheap.\r\n\r\nCards are widely accepted.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | Around \u20ac10\u201320\r\nTours | The main extra\r\nCruce Andino | Pricey but memorable\r\nCards | Widely accepted","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Puerto Varas is very safe and relaxed. Take normal care with belongings.\r\n\r\nThe Lake District is rainy, and weather changes quickly, especially on the volcanoes. Carry waterproofs and layers on hikes, and only climb Osorno with a qualified guide.\r\n\r\nThe lake and rivers are cold, even in summer, so be careful swimming. In an emergency, call 133 for police or 131 for an ambulance.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Emergency | 133 police, 131 ambulance\r\nRain | Waterproofs and layers\r\nOsorno summit | Guided climbs only\r\nCold water | Even in summer","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Worth leaving town for","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Volcanoes, waterfalls and lakes all around.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales National Park | About 1 hour | Minibus or tour | Petrohu\u00e9 falls and Lago Todos los Santos. |  | 1306225\nFrutillar | About 30 minutes | Minibus | German heritage and the Teatro del Lago. |  | 1306226\nCocham\u00f3 valley | About 2 hours | Bus, then a long hike | A remote granite valley. Book camping in advance. |  | 1306227\nChilo\u00e9 | About 3 hours | Bus and ferry | Island culture, wooden churches and stilt houses. |  | 1306190","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Puerto Varas","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"December to March is the driest and warmest time, the best for hiking and the lakes. The rest of the year is rainier, with skiing on Osorno in winter.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs, rounded. Rain is possible in any month.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 22 | 5 | Summer, busiest\r\nFebruary | 22 | 5 | Summer holidays\r\nMarch | 20 | 3 | Calmer, still pleasant\r\nApril | 16 | 2 | Autumn, more rain\r\nMay | 13 | 1 | Rainy\r\nJune | 11 | 2 | Winter, ski season\r\nJuly | 10 | 3 | Winter holidays, skiing\r\nAugust | 11 | 2 | Rainy\r\nSeptember | 13 | 2 | Spring\r\nOctober | 15 | 2 | Spring, quiet\r\nNovember | 18 | 3 | A good month\r\nDecember | 20 | 4 | Summer begins","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"Music by the lake and summer festivals.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Barcelona","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/europe\/spain\/barcelona\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Semanas Musicales de Frutillar | Late January to early February | Teatro del Lago, Frutillar | A classical music festival by the lake. |  | \nSummer season | December to March | Lake District | The best months for hiking and the lakes. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Puerto Varas prices.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. 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