Panguipulli is a small town located south of chili, in the Los Ríos region. It is part of the Seven Lakes Circuit, being an attraction that allows you to visit the Calafquen, Pullinque, Pellaifa, Neltume, Riñihue, Pirihueico and Panguipulli lakes in one day, whose town is located on one of the banks and has the same name.
The lakes are pristine in beauty and allow for water sports such as sailing, kayaking, rowing, and rafting on nearby rivers. The waters of the lakes and rivers are ideal for sport fishing for trout. There are professional guides who can drive and provide all the service.
From Panguipulli you can cross to Argentina through the Hua Hum pass, arriving at San martin de los andes.
It is a place that offers activities around nature both in summer and winter.
Public and private organizations have come together to make this area a pristine area that is protected from contamination and uncontrolled growth by real estate development unlike what happened in other nearby lakes. Its great tourist potential stands out for the purity of its waters and unaltered natural spaces, making it an area of extreme care so as not to break that fragile condition.
To get
Valdivia airports at 117 kilometers and Temuco at 145 kilometers. In summer there is the possibility from Pucón airport, located 82 kilometers away.
From the airports, there is a taxi or car rental from international companies to get to Panguipulli, with a cost per day from 60 dollars. It can also be reached by intercommunal buses from the cities of Temuco Y Valdivia.
Travel
To tour the area of the nearby lakes and tourist attractions, it is recommended to have a car. The roads are in good condition so it can be small cars, without the need for four-wheel drive. There are also local travel agencies that carry out guided visits to the areas of greatest tourist attraction.
The intercity buses that run through the small towns and lakes, have different schedules and frequency that varies according to the time of year, being in summer the largest transport offer of this type.
Watch
- Panguipulli Church. Built in 1947, an architectural gem made by Capuchin fathers.
- Casona Corporación Amigos de Panguipulli, with a museum that shows a record of the first settlements carried out by a mission of Capuchin priests, who built schools, boarding schools, churches and lived with the indigenous inhabitants of the area.
- Seven Lakes Circuit.
- Observation of endemic flora and fauna typical of Chilean patagonia.
- Wetland area with bird watching.
- Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. To observe flora, fauna, waterfalls, outdoor sports, hiking and local cuisine with a brewery.
- Rural tourism activities.
- Horseback riding.
- Rafting
- River canoeing.
- Canopy.
- Local handicraft shops and gourmet products
Unmissable:
- Hot springs This area is par excellence with the highest concentration of hot springs in Chile, which are located in landscapes of spectacular beauty. The hot springs in the small towns of Liquiñe and Coñaripe can be highlighted. All in an environment of centuries-old forests with native trees of Chilean Patagonia. The average cost to enter for the day for an adult is $ 35. The hot springs have hotel, restaurant and massage service.
Where to sleep
In the same city, there are small hotels and hostels with a variety of prices, all similar in size to a house. Further from Panguipulli, there are five-star hotels that also offer activities and excursions in nature.
Where to eat
There is a gastronomic offer mainly in the city center, with reasonable prices. There are not many haute cuisine options in the same city. There is a good cafeteria and pastry shop in the Casona de Corporación Amigos de Panguipulli and a small shopping center with high quality local products located on Manuel Rodríguez street.