The Osorno Volcano is located between the lakes Llanquihue and Todos los Santos on the western slope of the Main Cordillera on the border between the provinces of Osorno and Llanquihue in the Los Lagos region. Refers to stratovolcanoes. Height 2652 meters. It is located on the territory of the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, the oldest national park in Chile, founded in 1926.
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Osorno Volcano, with its eternal snows and stunning reigning view, is reflected in the clear waters of the majestic Lake Llanquihue, as well as in the emerald waters of Lake Todos Los Santos ("Lake of All Saints"). It is wrapped in dense forests and washed by numerous waterfalls. At the foot of the Osorno Volcano you will be greeted by small picturesque German-style towns. This region is a "mecca" of winter sports surrounded by a wonderful panorama. Without a doubt, the best views surrounding the Osorno volcano can be admired from the towns of Puerto Octau, Puerto Varas and Frutillar.
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If you like winter sports, there is a ski resort on the slopes of Osorno Volcano with two ski lifts, excellent hotels and restaurants. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the Llanquihue and Todos Los Santos lakes.
From Puerto Varas, you can walk along the hiking trails to explore the area or reach the top of the volcano (2652 meters above sea level). On the slopes of the Osorno Volcano, you can take part in a hiking trip, visit an excursion, ride a snowboard, ride horses or mountain bike. If you are fond of mountaineering, rock climbing, caving, skiing, then here you can make all your dreams come true. Or just to observe the birds, contemplate the wonderful views of the flora and fauna of this paradise.
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Osorno Volcano, a conical stratovolcano, is one of the most active volcanoes in the southern part of the Chilean Andes. Between the end of the 16th century and the end of the 19th century, 11 historical eruptions of the Osorno volcano were recorded. In 1835, scientist Charles Darwin witnessed one of the eruptions. The last eruption of the Osorno volcano was in 1869.
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According to the mythology of the Mapuche Indians, an ancient and powerful spirit, whose name was Peripillan, was an evil deity. He was expelled and thrown to the ground in the place where the Osorno volcano is located. Since then, this spirit has been a prisoner of the Osorno volcano.