Volcan Villarica

Pucon - Earth, Wind & Fire...and Rain!

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May 19th 2008
After a quick stop in a city called Puerto Montt (a seedy port town) it was onwards and upwards through Chile to reach the town of Pucon. Pucon is famous because it lies in the shadow of a huge active volcano called Volcan Villarica. It is also an outdoor centre and attracts all sorts of adrenalin seeking types. Though after our recent exertions we were not sure how much adrenalin seeking we were ... read more

South America » Chile » Araucanía » Pucón

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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 ind... ... read more