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Puerto Varas / 10 photo spots

10 Instagram spots around Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas offers lakeside views, hilltop panoramas and distinctive architecture. The final two places are day trips east of town, with access dependent on current road and park conditions.

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  1. Sagrado Corazón Church
  2. Plaza de Armas
  3. Cerro Philippi
  4. Monte Calvario
  5. Pablo Fierro Museum
  6. Puerto Varas Waterfront
  7. Molino Machmar Art Centre
  8. Parque Estación Mural
  9. Petrohué Falls
  10. Puerto Petrohué on Lake Todos los Santos

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Sagrado Corazón Church

The Sagrado Corazón church rises above central Puerto Varas. From the public area in front, step back to include its main tower and sloping roof, leaving clear space around the church’s outline.

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Plaza de Armas

The main square of Puerto Varas has a pergola and gardens with roses. Frame the structure through the surrounding planting, and look for flowers in season to add colour in the foreground.

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Cerro Philippi

Cerro Philippi has walking paths, viewpoints and a cross on the summit. From a designated viewpoint, compose across the city towards Lake Llanquihue, using the hillside vegetation to frame the panorama.

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Monte Calvario

Monte Calvario is a small hill near the centre with a summit viewpoint. From there, layer Puerto Varas below Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno volcano, adjusting the frame to what the weather reveals.

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Pablo Fierro Museum

Pablo Fierro’s museum presents the local artist’s work and antiques. Photograph the distinctive exterior from the public side, using a wider frame to include the building and its large clock together.

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Puerto Varas Waterfront

The lakeside route looks across Llanquihue towards the volcanoes. Use an open public section for a wide view over the water. Waterfront construction is underway, so follow closures and local signs.

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Molino Machmar Art Centre

Molino Machmar is a restored former mill now used as an art centre. Photograph the building from the public street, using a wider view to show its simple shape and the surrounding city.

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Parque Estación Mural

The east wall of Galpón Estación carries a colourful mural by Michael Yaikel inspired by southern Chile. Photograph it from the public park, keeping the building’s edges in the frame for context.

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Petrohué Falls

The Petrohué Falls lie about 53 kilometres east of Puerto Varas. From the established viewpoint, compose the river flowing through volcanic rock. Check the park’s current access report before this day trip.

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Puerto Petrohué on Lake Todos los Santos

Puerto Petrohué sits on Lake Todos los Santos, about 59 kilometres east of Puerto Varas. From an accessible lakeside area, use the shore to lead the eye across the water towards the surrounding mountains.

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