Pucón / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Pucón
Pucón sits beside Lake Villarrica, with Caburgua and forest trails within reach for day trips. Check weather, park access and current volcanic alerts before setting out.
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La Poza
Boats gather at La Poza on Lake Villarrica. From the public shore, use their shapes as foreground for a lake view. The area includes a protected wetland, so leave birds undisturbed.
Search Google MapsPlaya Grande
Pucón’s Playa Grande has dark volcanic sand beside Lake Villarrica. From the beach, contrast the sand with a band of water. Check local warnings and stay away from the water when conditions are rough.
Search Google MapsParroquia Santa Cruz
The church by Plaza de Armas has a steep roof and a separate bell tower. Photograph both from the public square or sidewalk, leaving the entrance clear.
Search Google MapsPlaya Negra Caburgua
On Lake Caburgua, this beach is known for its dark volcanic sand. From the shore, compose the lake above a foreground of sand. Caburgua is an excursion from Pucón.
Search Google MapsPlaya Blanca Caburgua
The pale sand of Playa Blanca meets Lake Caburgua with mountains beyond. Take the public pedestrian access and frame the lake from the shore.
Search Google MapsOjos Laguna Azul
At Ojos Laguna Azul near Caburgua, pools and small falls sit among forest. Photograph the blue water from the main lookout. The site charges admission, so check opening times before visiting.
Search Google MapsSalto Coilaco
At Salto Coilaco, a visitor lookout faces a waterfall near the Coilaco River. Use the viewpoint for a vertical composition of the falls and surrounding forest. Admission applies and opening days can vary.
Search Google MapsSaltos del Marimán
A visitor trail and lookouts in Parque Saltos del Marimán overlook rapids on the Trancura River. Frame the white water and forest from a marked viewpoint. The park charges admission, so check opening times before visiting.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Pucón Tourism, natural attractions
- Pucón Tourism, Caburgua
- Municipality of Pucón, public access to Playa Blanca
- Pucón Tourism, Santa Cruz parish
- Ministry of the Environment, Pucón heritage inventory
- Municipality of Pucón, tourism guide
- Chile environmental authority, access to Saltos del Marimán
- CONAF, Villarrica National Park and active alerts