Tours and Activities:

Beaches and Lakeshores

Touring some nooks that we have never visited before can be relaxing and a good way to escape from the hectic everyday life as the sun caresses our faces and our minds wander through the horizon.

The beach resorts near downtown Puerto Octay and the paved route surrounding Lake Llanquihue are the evidence of the variety of natural environments which host all kinds of sport activities. In addition to water activities, mountaineering and hiking are very popular for people of all ages and practiced particularly in summer.

Due to the closeness of this beach resort, we decided to visit La Baja located on Centinela Peninsula, next to a residential area with amazing summer houses. These 3 kilometers of beaches feature a gentle slope sheltered from the winds thus avoiding big waves. The silhouette of the old hotel called Centinela, opened in 1912, can still be seen. This hotel used to be the favorite place of high Chilean and foreign society due to its outstanding location.

Following an easy trail, we headed for the viewpoint at the top from where we could appreciate a beautiful view of the two bays and the Osorno and Puntiagudo Volcanoes. Here we made a stop for a few minutes to stare at those natural wonders.

Another popular beach usually chosen by the locals is El Maitén, where residents gather on weekends to spend the day as they enjoy a barbecue and sunbathe. A visit to a chapel built about 100 years old ago by German immigrants is also a good option while visiting this spot.

We found time to get organized and drive around Lake Llanquihue along a paved road to explore mountain trails and some spots for sport fishing. Nature has given this circuit numberless places to enjoy walks, go camping or simply sit down and watch the sunset.

We set out towards Fonck and Klocker Harbors reaching our final destination in Puerto Varas. On our way we were delighted by lovely, tranquil spots in the midst of natural forests with accommodation by the lake, widely praised by Chilean tourists. At Las Cascadas spot, we could watch enthusiasts practicing water sports in an area surrounded by native species.

Once we arrived at the base of the Osorno Volcano, we became aware of endless excursions available in the summer and winter seasons. Mountaineering, mountain biking, rock climbing or skiing are just a few of the many options on the volcano slopes. We headed for Petrohué along the shores of Lake Todos los Santos and within the National Park Vicente Pérez Rosales, we found an area designed to practice all kinds of adventure sports.

While going around the lakeshore, we went past Puerto Pilar and Playa Venado, and the beaches known as Niklitscheck and Hermosa. We visited La Poza, a spring within an area of thick vegetation and its little island called Loreley. Puerto Varas was waiting for us and we were excited to visit other places with these outstanding natural beauties.

These sites are just a few of many accessible places visitors can enjoy depending on their tastes. We found out that this area offers a wide range of alternatives to enjoy this lakeshore, since its different landscapes attract the ones in love with outdoor activities.

Contact

Municipio de Puerto Octay - Dep.Turismo

Pedro Montt 378, (5370000) , Puerto Octay, X Región de los Lagos
Tel: +56 64-2391860

See also: Hotels in Puerto Octay and other accommodation venues