Lake District

Famous for its spectacular panorama of bright emerald and turquoise lakes whose surfaces mirror snow-capped volcanoes and sprawling forests, Chile’s Lake District is picture perfect. Rolling hills scattered with hundreds of lakes and lagoons give the district its name. Visitors are not only attracted by the beauty but also by the varied outdoor activities available including walking, trekking, sailing, fishing, riding and kayaking. The area is home to the indigenous Mapuche tribe who defended their land against the Spanish conquistadors for 300yrs. Another great advantage is Chile’s proximity to the Argentine Lake District where you will find equally beautiful scenery. Puerto Montt, in Chile’s southern Lake District, is the starting point for some of the most amazing cruises imaginable through the fjords and hanging valleys of the glacial Chilean coastline.