Puerto Varas
"The City of Roses"
The origin of Puerto Varas dates to German colonization when immigrants settled on the shores of Lake Llanquihue between 1852 and 1853. For this reason, the local culture has received much German influence.
Ideal for an extended stay, from Puerto Varas, you can admire the impressive Lake Llanquihue, which is sheltered by the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco. The climate in Puerto Varas is rainy throughout the year. During summer, temperatures can reach 30 °C, while in winter, they range from 5 °C to -5°C.
Take the Heritage Walk through the city and admire German architecture through its protected historic houses and early 20th-century buildings. Visit the Church of the Sacred Heart, built in 1915, which the Marienkirche of the German Black Forest inspires.
