{"id":55121,"date":"2024-05-16T19:12:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T23:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/?p=55121"},"modified":"2025-12-22T09:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:44:17","slug":"cruce-andino-sailing-among-lakes-and-volcanos-in-the-south-of-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/cruce-andino-sailing-among-lakes-and-volcanos-in-the-south-of-chile\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruce Andino: Sailing among lakes and volcanos in the south of Chile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover beautiful landscapes from the south of Chile by doing the Cruce Andino (Andean Crossing), where you\u2019ll cross the Andes Mountain Range and you\u2019ll get to know magical places such as the Todos los Santos Lake, the Saltos del Petrohu\u00e9 and the ecological village of Peulla, until reaching Puerto Varas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether with by tour operator or on your own,<\/a> don\u2019t miss the opportunity to go on this journey and take with you an everlasting memory. We will tell you about the amazing destinations that make up the Cruce Andino <\/strong>in Chile here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main photo: @gonzarcosb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peulla will welcome you to Chile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Bariloche, after a 68-kilometer trip you\u2019ll get to the Vicente P\u00e9rez Rosales Border Crossing<\/strong>, where you cross into Chile, and you\u2019ll find the village of Peulla. <\/strong>It\u2019s an ecological town located in the middle of a virgin forest which has different ecotourism activities to bond with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to get to know the\u00a0Cascada de los Novios<\/strong>,\u00a0kayak<\/a>\u00a0on the\u00a0R\u00edo Negro<\/strong>, walk through the\u00a0Bosque en Miniatura de las Pataguas<\/strong>\u00a0or see the impressive\u00a0Mirador Cerro Techado<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horse-riding, rafting, canopy and even tours in helicopter are some other experiences you can have in Peulla.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Todos los Santos Lake and Saltos del Petrohu\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Sernatur Audiovisual Bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Peulla is located on the west coast of theTodos los Santos Lake<\/strong>, which has turquoise color waters and stunning views of the \u00a0Osorno<\/a> Volcano, the Puntiagudo Volcano and the Tronador Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you sail for an hour and 45 minutes east, you\u2019ll reach the Saltos del Petrohu\u00e9<\/strong>, another amazing place on the Cruce Andino, whose flow increases specially during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find different accommodation services, parking facilities and activities like trekking, kayaking, climbing and rappel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Varas: the final spot on the Cruce Andino<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a one-hour trip east on Ruta 225, you\u2019ll reach\u00a0Puerto Varas<\/a>, \u00a0located next to Llanquihue Lake\u00a0<\/strong>and the final stop on the Cruce Andino. In this beautiful city, the German cultural heritage can be appreciated through its impressive architecture and gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I do in Puerto Varas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Puerto Varas Town Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You must pay a visit to the Mirador Pedrapl\u00e9n<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find a gorgeous landscape of the area.  Other musts are the Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n de Jes\u00fas Church<\/strong>, the Antonio Felmer Museum<\/strong> and the Likanrayen Princess <\/strong>sculpture, whose exciting story will allow you to learn more about the Mapuche people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also rent a bike and\u00a0ride along the Llanquihue<\/a> Lake bike path, 82 uninterrupted kilometers where you\u2019ll go through the beautiful landscapes of Frutillar, Puerto Octay and Las Cascadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of cuisine,<\/strong> you\u2019ll find exquisite preparations that capture the German tradition and the comforting native cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pieces of advice for your Cruce Andino trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everything is ready for your trip through the Cruce Andino in Chile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n