Volcano Villarrica Volcano Villarrica

Volcano Villarrica



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Chilean  Flag Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its in... [read more]
Blog: Volcano climbing and star-gazing in Chile
Date: April 21st 2008

Pucón The big attraction in Pucón is Volcano Villarrica - an active volcano which has an active lava lake within its crater. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Chile and has had 82 eruptions recorded. The most tragic and damaging was in December 1971 and the last one was registered in 1984. Guided hikes to the crater are offered from the town of Pucón, but can be suspended in ... read more




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