Tourism in Varas Port

Distance: 17 Kilometers away from Puerto Montt
Main Activity: Tourism, Agriculture and Cattle Raising

It is a spa-city that is located 112 km from Osorno.

The city is mostly inhabited by German settlers.

It is a tourist city by excellence.

It is one of the major spa cities of the country. Because of its marvelous rose gardens, it is called the "Rose City". The constructions have a German style thanks to the German community descendants that live here.

The tours through the surroundings include the Petrohue Waterfalls, the Osorno Volcano and the Lagoa Andinos Crossroad.

The trip along the 225 route to Ensenada, which leads to the National Park Vicente Perez Rosales and to the falls of the river Petrohué, is very popular.

Among its most important beaches, it is possible to mention: the Lake of Venado and the beaches of Niklitscheck, Poza and Hermosa.

Tourist Attractions:

· Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Church
· Philippi Square
· Calvario Hill
· Puerto Chico
· New Braunau German Museum
· Municipal Market
· Rucamalen Waterfall
· Osorno Volcano
· Puerto Varas Casino

Fishing Permits. City Hall of Puerto Varas, San Francisco Nº 413, Telephone: 321303

Ensenada. This is a port and a principal tourist center of the eastern shore of the Llanquihue Lake. It has a hotel, restaurants, lodges and camping areas.

It is interesting to visit there: The National Park of Vicente Perez Rosales and The Saltos del Petrohue.

Cochamo. It is the principal town of the Reloncavi Estuary. It presents picturesque streets. It has a hotel, restaurants, lodges and camping areas.

El Bolson. It is a nice ski center. Since the 70´s, there has been a handicraft fair in the Pagano Square where hippies, from all over the world, send their works.

It has hotels, restaurants, lodges and camping areas. Buses to San Carlos de Bariloche depart every day.

Hotels in Varas Port

Colonos del Sur Express Hotel
This Hotel is situated in the center of the city, close to the Puerto Varas. It is a popular hotel.

Gran Hotel Colonos del Sur
This is a four stars Hotel.