Pucón is one of South America’s adventure sports capitals and is an extremely popular tourist destination for Chileans. Whether you visit in summer to raft down the rivers, ride horses, and fish the lake or in winter to ski down the slopes of the volcano, this action-packed town is sure to delight, with a boatload of activities and awe-inspiring nature everywhere you look.

A 2.5 hour drive from Pucón, Parque Nacional Conguillío is one of Chile’s finest national parks. It is centered around the twin peaks of the soaring Volcán Llaima, one of the most active in Chile, which rises over 10,250 feet (3,125 m).