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This picturesque region of Chile is filled with huge snow covered peaks and clear blue lakes, fishing ports and quaint little villages steeped in nationalistic pride and rural tradition.
The Lake District has a tranquil landscape created by violent natural forces; earthquakes, volcanic explosions and melting icebergs from millions of years ago gave life to the fertile valleys, lakes and rivers that you see today. The fast flowing rivers are enjoyed by fishermen and rafting enthusiasts, perhaps the most famous of which is the Biobio which was once the region's natural frontier and the boundary between the Mapuche territory and the Spanish.
The Mapuche Indians are native to the area and still survive there today. Many have been moved onto 'reservations', although they do maintain their language and strong cultural heritage. European settlers established themselves there in the late 19th century. Much of the architecture and ambience reflects the region's past, the prominence of the German settlers in particular.
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Places to visit in the Lake District
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting the Lake District, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itinerary featuring the Lake District
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in the Lake District, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around the Lake District
- The Northern Lake District The Lake District
- The Southern Lake District The Lake District
- Huilo Huilo 35 miles away
- Pucón 64 miles away
- Puerto Varas 89 miles away
- Puerto Montt 98 miles away
- Chiloé Island 172 miles away
Photos of the Lake District
Our expert guides to exploring the Lake District
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting the Lake District, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate the Lake District at its best.
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What to do in Chile: our highlights guide What to do in Chile: our highlights guide
What to do in Chile: our highlights guide
Chile is a land of geographical contrasts, from the arid Atacama Desert to the peaks and glaciers of Patagonia. Cultural differences are equally stark as Spanish-built wooden churches on Chiloé Island vie for the visitor’s attention along with the incongruous and mysterious stone statues on Easter Island.
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