Petrohue Falls, Puerto Varas & Frutillar

Start with a drive to Petrohue Falls in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. From the parking area, you’ll walk through the woods to the river, where the waters plunge over hard volcanic rocks to form wild and gushing cascades. The path is well-marked and has railings. Drive through the beautiful, lush countryside dotted with weathered clapboard barns and churches. Enjoy lunch in Puerto Varas, known as the City of Roses, and stop at the main square for a stunning view of Lake Llanquihue. You’ll also visit Frutillar, a charming village founded in 1856 by German settlers and noted for its Alpine and traditional German-style architecture. Explore this lovely town and visit the open-air museum, where you’ll learn about the life of the early German settlers.