Reviewed on September 18, 2026
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Germany beside a Chilean lake, with the Osorno volcano in front and the start of the Carretera Austral next door.
The place
The entry
| Established | January 1, 1853 |
|---|---|
| Area | 6.47 km² |
| Where it is | Puerto Varas |
| Official site | ptovaras.clGo to the site |
| Full entry | Puerto Varasen.wikipedia.org |
Source: wikidata.org · Checked on September 23, 2026
When to go
- Best time
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- Mixed
- Poor
High 30° · Low 15° · 15 mm of rain
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