We visted off season and were prepared to take a risk with the weather, but had three glorious days. Villarrica is finishing of a new promenade which will give access to a beach, whilst Pucon offers boat trips. Wonderful views across teh kae and to the volcano.
We visited two towns on this lake, Villarrica and Pucon. Villarrica was more family oriented with water park areas in the middle of downtown and parking seemed to be free everywhere. Ice cream stands and eateries were plentiful. Access to the beach was wide open and the streets along the lake had separate cement strips for the kids pedal wagons. We spent the day in Pucon and started out on the Lake. Same black gravel but tough to access the beach. All parking close to the beach and even the streets around the park were all "pay".High adrenaline sports - more for young adults & yuppies. Eateries were upscale and busy.We found a wonderful Artesan Craft Fair halfway up the road to the ski runs. Wonderful crafts, great food and we were able to mix with the locals.
The lake is varying in its colour and it is beautiful in all its moods. The area near to the town is being developed and it should be beautiful and good for families when it is complete. There is an attractive boardwalk which took us close to the water.
Muy lindo lago, tiene un sector de paseo peatonal en el lado más cerca al volcán Villarrica, donde hay unos juegos infantiles y unos stand donde 1 está abierto, hay sillas donde sentarse a contemplar el lago y al costado de éste, está el sector de playa, donde el agua al principio es tibia, y adentrándose se vuelve más helada. Es un lugar tranquilo si se visita en la mañana. Es un paisaje hermoso, digno de una postal.Hacia el otro extremo (alejándose del volcán) está el sector del muelle, donde hay lanchas, motos, de agua, se pueden arrendar kayak, bicicletas acuáticas, etc. En este lugar es poca la gente que se baña y es difícil entrar porque hay rocas refalosas en la orilla.
crowded beach now in january - catch a bus and go to Lake Caburga (30 min drive, 800 pesos) and walk to the Playa Blanca
Ideal para vacacionar en familia, tiene playas muy tranquilas para niños, puedes navegar y hacer deportes acuaticos en el. El agua es un poquito fria.
sin duda la ciudad de villarica es un lugar bellisimo, pero el lago hace que este lugar adopte una temática especial. visitar estos lugares te llena de energia gracias al contacto que puedes tener con la naturaleza.
My Chilean wife and I love Lago Villarrica for it's pure clean waters and awesome black beach located in the town of Pucon.
Lake Villarrica is great to enjoy a stroll, whether it is at sunrise, during the day or at sunset - you always have the volcano in the background with different colors depending on the time of day. There are numerous black-sand beaches along the road to Pucón, too.
Peaceful place to sit and bring your own eat lunch.