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Hiking Guide: 3 Day Villarrica Traverse

Guide to the 3 Day Villarrica Traverse I used every last bit of energy to move my legs slowly in the direction of the mountain pass ahead. 8 hours into our first day of hiking the Villarrica Traverse, my body was at the brink of exhaustion. 22 kilometers with a 15 + kg backpack really took its toll as we climbed up and down the faces of the volcanoes in the Villarrica National Park. As we neared the highest point of the trek, the sun was falling behind the Villarrica Volcano, casting a fiery display of colors across the clouds [...]

By |2021-02-04T13:30:33+00:00October 29th, 2019|3 Comments
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21 Adventurous Things to do in Pucon, Chile

Pucon Bucket List Activities: Pucon, Chile is a popular highlight of southern Chile and is deemed the adventure capital of the country. I had the pleasure of spending 3 amazing months exploring all that Pucon has to offer. Even after 3 months, I still have things on my Pucon bucket list. This region is characterized by massive lakes, towering volcanos, luscious green forests, beautiful black-sand beaches, and incredible waterfalls. There are so many things to do in Pucon and the surrounding areas. If you are an outdoorsy adventure seeker, Pucon is the ultimate place for you to visit! View [...]

By |2023-11-16T04:49:36+00:00April 29th, 2019|5 Comments
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Huerquehue National Park: The Best Camping and Trekking

Chile's Huerquehue National Park: Located in close proximity to the adventure hub of Pucon, Huerquehue National Park, is a beautiful place to spend the day or even camp overnight. The trails in the park provide epic views of the volcanos, lakes, fauna, and insane beauty of this region of Chile. Visiting the Huerquehue National Park during your stay in Pucon is a must do, and I highly recommend spending a night at the campground if your schedule permits. Camping in Huerquehue was a peaceful escape from Pucon. I chose to stay at Camping Olga, which is located right on the [...]

By |2023-09-13T02:45:57+00:00April 11th, 2019|2 Comments
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Hiking Guide: Climbing the Villarrica Volcano with Casa De Guias Pucon

Everything you need to know about Climbing the Villarrica Volcano: Any Google  search of Pucon, Chile will surely yield a plethora of images displaying the amazingly beautiful Villarrica Volcano. Trust me, it is even more spectacular in person, and you can catch views of it from anywhere in town.  I actually ended up in Pucon because I read my friend's blog post about climbing the Villarrica Volcano, and knew I had to make my way there. Pucon is an adventure lovers dream, with the option to do heaps of hiking, rafting, sky diving, canyoning and more! I am now spending [...]

By |2023-10-20T23:46:57+00:00March 6th, 2019|0 Comments
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