Things to do in The Lakes District
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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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Ñam Ñam
This student hang-out offers heaping sandwiches, draft beer and an upbeat atmosphere. It is one of the few places like this in all of Chile that provides a nonsmoking section.
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Pim's Pub
Gets hopping into the late hours as the plethora of oversized drinks keep pouring. It also serves decent Tex-Mex food. It has a touristy vibe with mainly foreign clientele.
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Góndolas Valdivianas
If the large boats aren’t intimate enough for you, Góndolas Valdivianas does hour-long river tours in Italian-style gondolas with dinner for CH$16,000.
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Café Bar 2001
The breakfast special here for CH$2000 nabs you küchen, toast, juice and coffee, though they don’t open until 9am. There is also a decent selection of rarer microbrews.
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Cassìs
It’s worth hitting the mall for the Temuco installment of this Pucón mainstay that offers decadent chocolate and excellent coffee, served here in Patagonian ceramics.
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Iglesia Catedral
Built entirely of Alerce in 1856, the Iglesia Catedral, located on the Plaza de Armas, is the town’s oldest building, and its only attractive one.
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EcoTravel
EcoTravel organizes easy tours with an emphasis on ecology and culture, with trips to Parque Nacional Alerce Andino and to the archaeological site of Monte Verde.
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Torreón de los Canelos
A couple of turrets can be seen around town: east of the bus terminal. One such is the Torreón de los Canelos, which dates from the 17th century.
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Approach
An Argentine-styled place just over the bridge on Isla Teja, this popular and friendly restaurant is worth the short trip for its top-notch pizzas and pastas.
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Torreón del Barro
A couple of turrets can be seen around town: east of the bus terminal. One such is the Torreón del Barro from a Spanish fort built in 1774.
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Entrelagos
This classic salón de Té is where Valdivians talk about you behind your back over delicious café cortados, cakes, sandwiches and crepes.
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Café Central
This bi-level spot on the plaza gets crowded for its coffee, Kunstmann draft, colossal burgers and breakfast. There’s also a counter for solo travelers.
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Sala Pablo Neruda
Next door to the museum, Sala Pablo Neruda hosts exhibitions by some of the region’s best artists and is definitely worth a peek.
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Puerto Montt City Tour
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Explore the streets of Puerto Montt on a two hour city tour. You'll see Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Town Hall and monuments to the German Colonizers before…Not LP reviewed
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Fundacíon Artesanías de Chile
A not-for-profit foundation offering beautiful Mapuche textiles as well as high-quality jewelry and ceramics from all over southern Chile.
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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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Andina del Sud
The agency wing of the Cruce de Lagos bus-ferry combo trip to Argentina, but they can also arrange excursions throughout the region.
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Pizzeria Italiana
For pizza, the well-designed Pizzeria Italiana has hit-or-miss pizza and pasta in an upscale treehouse atmosphere.
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Pizzería Donnatelo
This is the secret, and best, pizza place in town. It's hard to find, on a side alley off Cochrane, but is worth the trip.
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Isla Tenglo
Offshore Isla Tenglo, reached by inexpensive launches from the docks at Angelmó, is a favorite local beach spot.
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La Casa de Vino
Has an impressive collection of Chilean wines to choose from, plus knowledgeable owners to help make your selections.
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Feria Artesanal
Near the lakefront, this sells handicrafts from around the region, but it doesn't have the variety of Puerto Montt.
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Caffé El Barrista
The smart Italian coffeehouse has the best brew in this chapter. There’s a small selection of sandwiches as well.
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Al Sur
Al Sur is a large outfitter with higher-end tours, including kayaking trips within the fjords of Parque Pumalín.
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