Villarrica is a city in southern Chile located on the western shore of Villarrica Lake in the Province of Cautín, Araucanía Region 746 km south of Santiago and close to the Villarrica Volcano ski center to the south east.                                             Attractions
Other lakes found nearby include Calafquén, Caburgua, Huilipilún and Colico. In the summer water sports and sunbathing are popular activities in the warm temperatures experienced at the low altitudes ranging from 200 to 500m above sea level.
Fishing and rafting are popular activities in the various rivers in the area, which include the Toltén, Voipir, Trancura, Llancahue and Lincura. Popular waterfalls include León, La China, Palguín, Ojos del Caburga. Thanks to the numerous volcanos, hot springs with temperatures ranging from 48ºC to 90ºC, are found nearby. Included are Coñaripe (48ºC), San Luis (43ºC), Huife (49ºC), Palguín (57ºC) and Liquiñe (87ºC).
Villarrica National Park is 36 km away, and was created to preserve the natural beauty of the volcano. The area is noted for using wood as its principal building material.