Activities in Pucón
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Mountain Biking
Mountain bikes can be rented all over town. Some of the small unnamed bike shops along the side streets (Arauco for example) have just as good bikes and better prices than the larger agencies on Av O'Higgins. Daily rental prices are negotiable and a brand new bike with full suspension will set you back a bit more than an older bike will.
The most popular route is the Ojos de Caburgua Loop. Take the turnoff to the airfield about 4km east of town and across Río Trancura. (Extensions off this route include the Lago Caburga to Río Liucura Loop and the full Río Trancura Loop.) Two other popular trails that are close to town are Correntoso and Alto Palguín Chinay (to the Palguí…
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Rafting & Kayaking
Pucón is known for both its river sports and the quality of the rafting/kayaking infrastructure. Most of the larger agencies run rafting trips. The rivers near Pucón and their corresponding rapids classifications are: the Lower Trancura (III), the Upper Trancura (IV), Liucura (II-III), The Puesco Run (V) and Maichín (IV-V). When negotiating a rafting or kayaking trip, recognize that stated trip durations often include transportation, not just the time spent on the water.
Prices vary depending on the season, the number of people per raft/kayaking trip, the company and level of challenge. Many of the rivers are swollen in the winter and closed for sports, although it is …
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Outdoor Experience
This small, highly recommended agency may not have the fancy vehicles and other ornaments of some of the large commercial operators, but it has an unparallel level of expertise and experience. It puts a lot more thought and personal touch into its excursions than the competition.
If you are motivated to not only get to the top of Volcán Villarrica or hike through El Cañi reserve, but to learn something about mountaineering, local history and geography in the process, this is your top choice in Pucón.
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Enjoy Tour
Enjoy Tour has unmatched resources (it's owned by the same company as the casino). It is stacked head to toe with brand new Salomon gear and is able to organize all sorts of excursions with its fleet of new minibuses and attentive office staff.
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Antilco
This outfitter runs half- to six-day horse treks in Liucura Valley, Parque Nacional Huerquehue and Mapuche reservations, and half-day and two-day kayaking trips, designed for both beginners and experts, with English-speaking guides.
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Huepilmalal Centro Ecuestre
This reputable equestrian center uses pure Chilean bred caballos (horses) for its half-day to multiday treks in the Cãni cordillera. It’s run by a charming couple with over 40 years experience in Europe and South America.
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Kayak Pucón
This well-regarded kayak operator with a clever slogan (‘Run the Shit’) offers a three-day kayak tour that will get you on five sections of river in the area, as well as a kayak school and longer expeditions.
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Centro Ecuestre Huepil-Malal
This reputable equestrian center with half-day to multiday treks in the cordillera comes recommended and is run by a charming couple.
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Sol y Nieve
This dependable agency is well regarded for anything to do with the Volcán Villarrica as well as rafting.
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Trancura
With three locations in Pucón (also at the corner of Avs O’Higgins and Palguin, and at Av O’Higgins 575) and two more in Villarrica, Trancura is a tourism machine with a rollercoaster reputation. Sheer volume allows them to undercut the prices of most other agencies, but commitment to safety here has been called into question more than once. Think twice.
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Aguaventura
This friendly French-owned agency offers highly skilled guides for the Volcán Villarrica (beer after!); and also specializes in kayaking, rappelling, canyoning and snow sports.
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