Title: Visit Southern Chile: Best of Southern Chile Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Southern Chile

## Travel Guide

![Lake Villarrica featuring flowers, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101284/f56a6c58-fe14-400e-af3b-0c5b59534ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lake Villarrica featuring flowers, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101284/f56a6c58-fe14-400e-af3b-0c5b59534ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ojos del Caburga which includes a lake or waterhole and rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329770/19601471-899d-43b2-b598-487afdb7914c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Southern Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6236446/72c3c7a5-ddd2-445f-9922-42c80234201d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Southern Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053660/d8866542-e264-4725-a710-58b835aae758.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Southern Chile

Things to do

#### Explore dreamlike landscapes of untamed wilderness and crystalline waters at the very southern tip of the Americas.

Chile’s south is a complete contradiction of the country’s arid, sun-scorched north. Lush vegetation, lakes and waterfalls give way to glacial fjords and barren seascapes. Conquer mountains and kayak on the lakes of Los Lagos and find excellent fly fishing spots on the Baker River.

Overlooked by the Calbuco Volcano, the bustling port city of [Puerto Montt](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Montt.d6053664.Destination-Travel-Guides) is known for its fresh fish and open-air markets. The city serves as a gateway to the surrounding region. Join a local cruise to the Aysén and Magallanes fjords to the south and explore national parks with hot springs set amid the fjords and forests.

International cruise ships and ferries also stop here on their way to and from the archipelago of Chiloé, famed for its warm hospitality and colorful houses on stilts, known as “palafitos.” These houses, along with the islands’ historic wooden churches, have become a symbol of the region. Kayak to the Chauques Islands, part of the archipelago, where you can attend festivities and learn about local myths and legends.

From Puerto Montt, take the scenic road going south. The 770-mile (1,240-kilometer) Carretera Austral route eventually takes you to Villa O’Higgins, a small, isolated town first settled by the English. Along the route, stop and enjoy the turquoise waters of Lake General Carrera, one of the largest lakes in the Americas. Kayak through ancient tunnels and caves carved out of the rock by the water. Sail along the fjords to the San Rafael Lagoon and its glacier.

At the very south of the country, the town of [Punto Arenas](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Arenas.d2904.Destination-Travel-Guides) makes an ideal starting point for adventures in wild Southern Patagonia. This region offers serenity, natural beauty and views in which the horizons seem to stretch out endlessly. Adventure seekers can try their hand atall kinds of activities here, including mountaineering, climbing, cycling, horseback ridingand whale watching. End your trip by watching an awe-inspiring sunset or sunrise at the region’s star attraction, the [Torres del Paine National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Torres-Del-Paine-National-Park-Ultima-Esperanza-Province.d6101516.Vacation-Attraction).

To access Southern Chile, fly into El Tepual International Airport in Puerto Montt or Presidente Carlos Ibáñez International Airport in Punta Arenas from other Chilean cities. Cruises are another popular option for getting here.

- Southern Chile Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Southern Chile

![Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/444700/444619/8a04acf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Radisson Hotel Puerto Varas

Del Salvador 024 Puerto Varas Los Lagos

CA $235

CA $235 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (541 reviews)

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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

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![Diego De Almagro Valdivia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2140000/2133800/2133769/0644c787_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Diego De Almagro Valdivia Hotel

Arturo Prat 433 Valdivia Los Lagos

CA $150

CA $150 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valdivia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Casino Mundo Dreams and Costanera ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)

great service.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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Solace Hotel Puerto Varas

Imperial 0211 Puerto Varas Los Lagos

CA $203

CA $203 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (374 reviews)

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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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HOTEL EL DORADO

Barros Arana Concepción Bío Bío

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Concepción. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza de la Independencia ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)

The hotel was amazing! Rocio at the front desk was incredible and the waiters are as well. We had an amazing trip

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![Cabañas Mi Refugio Puerto Varas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761667/3c7fcf55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Cabañas Mi Refugio Puerto Varas

Camino la poza parcela 5 Puerto Varas Los Lagos

Stay at this cabin in Puerto Varas. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Venado Beach is located nearby.

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Calma Cabins

Ruta U-55-V Puerto Octay Los Lagos

Stay at this cabin in Puerto Octay. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Waterfalls is located nearby.

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

The Cabin and settings were amazing. The night stars were most extraordinary!!

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### Popular places to visit

![Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274994/b969588d-dd99-4597-b878-06a75d5173ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Puerto Varas Plaza de Armas

Enjoy the serene ambiance or attend a concert or social event amid the trees and flowers in the town’s central plaza.

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![Petrohue Falls which includes a river or creek and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101380/7a2e76cb-568e-47d8-96ea-2cd9d2185cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Petrohue Falls

Rushing water cascades over volcanic rock at this stunning natural site in Chile’s oldest national park.

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![Sunset at Villarrica Lake, Lake District, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500223/2b295b4f-b95b-4e5f-ad46-44b3707bad36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pucon Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pucon Beach during your travels in Pucón? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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![Lake Villarrica showing mountains, forest scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101284/1ac543cd-91a9-4e80-8dc0-aaecada22fa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Villarrica

A year-round destination, this gorgeous lake offers water-based fun in summer and ski trips on the nearby slopes in winter.

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![Ojos del Caburga which includes a cascade, rainforest and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329770/929049e0-d5fa-4bdd-a8cd-8b939c32b27b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ojos del Caburga

Walk through tropical trees and bushes to find this photogenic trio of waterfalls, which rush through the forest into a lagoon.

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![Caption---- fog over Todos Los Santos Lake, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos region, Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101321/c31f250c-5c87-43ba-a1cf-4b19d0ca4d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Todos los Santos

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Todos los Santos during your travels in Puerto Varas. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. 

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## Cities near Southern Chile

![urban street , armas square Concepcion Chile](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/790/4e082a2e-c448-4421-bcf6-7677ad141ac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Concepción

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4157/6e36bf65-6ab1-4350-8b66-269eaf4ab55e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Valdivia

![Osorno volcano as seen from the #NationalPark Vincente Perez Rosalez. First sunny day after many rainy cloudy days, it was worth waiting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181008/e4c2807d-7c35-41b2-b4dc-5ce673b4df3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Peulla

![Correntoso Lake is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, in the city of Villa La Angostura, in the province of Neuquén. Magical environment, perfect combination of water, sky, forest and mountain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035429/0748f0fd-65e2-4ca2-8dd1-d28ba224d5fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Villa La Angostura

- Cities near Southern Chile
- Places of interest

[Concepción](https://expedia.ca/Concepcion.dx790)[Valdivia](https://expedia.ca/Valdivia.dx4157)[Peulla](https://expedia.ca/Peulla.dx180425)[Villa La Angostura](https://expedia.ca/Villa-La-Angostura.dx6035429)[Puerto Montt](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Montt.dx6053664)[Panguipulli](https://expedia.ca/Panguipulli.dx6085077)[Frutillar](https://expedia.ca/Frutillar.dx6130149)[Caviahue](https://expedia.ca/Caviahue.dx6140821)[Chonchi](https://expedia.ca/Chonchi.dx6324303)[Cucao](https://expedia.ca/Cucao.dx6324364)[Curaco de Velez](https://expedia.ca/Curaco-De-Velez.dx6324365)[Curarrehue](https://expedia.ca/Curarrehue.dx6324366)[Lican Ray](https://expedia.ca/Lican-Ray.dx6324423)[Llanquihue](https://expedia.ca/Llanquihue.dx6324430)

- [Termas Geometricas ](https://expedia.ca/Termas-Geometricas-Panguipulli.d553248621558085403.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Petrohue Falls ](https://expedia.ca/Petrohue-Falls-Puerto-Varas.d6101380.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Los Pozones Hot Springs ](https://expedia.ca/Los-Pozones-Hot-Springs-Pucon.d6101300.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nevados de Chillan ](https://expedia.ca/Nevados-De-Chillan-Nuble-Region.d6101210.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Calafquen ](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Calafquen-Panguipulli.d6101308.Vacation-Attraction)

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