There are several cities around the Llanquihue Lake. A short distance from each other allows to go along a circuit offering a variety of attractive landscapes, always under Osorno volcano's custody and the crystal clear waters of the Llanquihue Lake, and go in depth on the legacy of the German colonization.

Located at the southwestern bank of the Llanquihue Lake and 20 kms. from Puerto Montt. It was founded in 1854 after the German colonization impelled by the colonizing agent Vicente Pérez Rosales. Its main influences stay on its architecture and well maintained gardens, gastronomy and customs.

This is a touristic center located within a frame of pure nature formed by the Llanquihue Lake and the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, it has diverse attractive places like the Phillipi Park, Calvario Hill and a Casino opened the whole year.

From Plaza de Armas and through Costanera Avenue which constitutes the starting point of the Vicente Pérez Rosales International Route, the way continues showing many lodging, food and camping options like Hermosa Square and Niklitscheck whose characteristics are gentle slopes that favour swimming and nautical sports. Afterwards, it gets to La Poza which is a beautiful lagoon settled among cliffs and abundant vegetation where fly fishing can be practiced. There are also excursions by boat along the lagoon and visits to Loreley Island.

German colonization in the area is reflected on the buildings still remaining and a typical watermill in which the grinding of wheat was done. All the elements used for this task are kept inside. A big part of this scenario has the Llanquihue Lake as a backdrop and also the Osorno volcano. As geting closer to Ensenada Ville, it is possible to see the Calbuco volcano.

FRUTILLAR

It is characterized by its German style buildings, nice landscapes, beaches at the borders of the lake and colourful gardens giving the place a very special seal. Every year between January 27th and February 5 th a clasical music festival is carried out in this city that is known internationally as “Musical weeks of Frutillar.”

The German Colonial Museum constitutes an acknowledgement to the efforts of the German immigrants. Inside there are domestic tools and furniture from the colonization period.

The Native Forest Park of the University of Chile called “Memories' Forest,” accounts for another important place to visit in order to enjoy nature. Companies specialized in sport fishing offer their services to the visitor, together with other activities like trekking, water skiing, boat trips, horse ridings, among others.

It also offers lodging and food services and it is ranked to be among the five top places preferred by visitors who say it is a traditional place where to taste the delicious desserts at the purest German style (kuchen and cakes).

Four kilometres away from this beach there is a monument honoring the German colonos built in the year 1936 by the German resident colony in memory of the efforts made by the former immigrants in the area. From this point, there are excellent panoramic views from the Llanquihue Lake and the Cordillera de los Andes with its eternally snowed volcanoes.

LLANQUIHUE

Two kilometres from the monument to the German colonos, there is this city which provides the services of lodging, food, camping, first aid, trade and picnic areas. Parties and kermesses with a strong German influence by means of the Beer Party o Bierfest celebrated every year are traditional.

PETROHUE

Located at the borders of the lake “Todos los Santos” or “Emerald,” due to the color of its water, it offers lodging and food services, apart from rental of fishing equipments.

A modern catamaran ship carries out the transfer of passengers along the lake in a trip lasting 2 hours approximately, and where from the magnificence of the lake and the beauty of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes can be appreciated together with the splendid view of the Techado Hill, Margarita Island and the forests and snowed surrounding hills to finally get to Peulla district.

PEULLA

Small inhabited town offering lodging, food, custom, international police and first aid services. At this peaceful place it is possible to appreciate a plentiful vegetation and waterfalls. From here, excursions can be made toward places of great beauty like Casa Pangue, Peula River, Esperanza River and Cayutúe Lake.

From Peulla it is possible to get to Puerto Frías by road. Here there is the control of incomers to Argentina. Then it is possible to continue by means of a launch transfer until Puerto Alegre, where it connects to Puerto Blest by road, a beautiful place on the edges of the Nahuel – Huapi Lake connecting to Puerto Pañuelo or Playa Bonita by launch transfer again, being both places near to San Carlos de Bariloche. This passage is considered one of the most beautiful and touristic ones of the Cordillera de los Andes.

COCHAMO

It is accessible by buses coming out of Puerto Montt and by sea through cabotage boats leaving from the area of Angelmó in Puerto Montt.

Navigation through the Estuary of Reloncaví allows to appreciate from distance the Marimeli Island and a sea wolf lagoon, the Yates volcano, several mountain chains and the creeks La Arena and Puelche.

This road - and - sea mixed circuit can be crossed completely, whether making use of a local travel agency services or by regular buses which depart from Puerto Montt located in Diego Portales Avenue which get to the northern area of the Puelo river. Launches leaving from Angelmó cross the route between Puerto Montt and the estuary in a 6 hours trip approximately.