Day 01
Frutillar, Lake Views, and Local Beer Tasting
- We will take our vehicle in the direction of Frutillar, a small town 30 km away. A few minutes later, we will cross the town of Llanquihue, another of the many towns founded by German settlers. Formerly called Desagüe, it corresponded to the source of the Maullín River, where Lake Llanquihue empties its waters toward the Pacific Ocean.
- From there, we will begin to border the second-largest lake in Chile and, if the weather allows, we will enjoy beautiful views of the Osorno and Puntiagudo volcanoes and Cerro Tronador.
- We know that the cities of Chile are not usually the country's main attraction, but there are exceptions to the rule. The small town of Frutillar is a unique cultural experience in the country and in Patagonia. Elected by UNESCO in 2017 as a Creative City of Music, Frutillar is a place that charms with its landscapes and great artistic vocation. Although it is a quiet little town, Frutillar is home to one of the highest-quality artistic and educational projects in Chile: the Theater of the Lake, a first-class performance hall associated with high-level international schools and presenting an agenda full of recognized artists. At the same time, its educational project, linked with local schools, attracts children and young people and nurtures the artistic vocation of the whole region and the country. Knowing the socio-economic and cultural reality of Chile, where education and cultural development are delayed, it is impressive to see the success of this project.
- After visiting Frutillar and the Theater of the Lake, we will return to Puerto Varas, but not before making a final stop to discover another historical aspect of the area: craft beer. Coming from a long tradition of descendants of German settlers and people from other countries, southern Chile has provided the perfect climate for crafting excellent beer. There are many options in Chilean Patagonia, and all of them were born from a family business or among friends, and each one has a story to tell. At the edge of the lake, we will enjoy this moment with a picoteo before returning to Puerto Varas.
