Chile Weather - Pucon
It's actually raining today, in fact it's been pouring down most of the night! Still, not a problem for those of us who live on Scotland's west coast. After the arid desert of the north, this is a welcome return to more temperate climes. Those of you looking to check out what the weather is like in your part of Chile should log on to Chile Weather or BBC World Weather. We are now in the Lakes District, staying in Pucon for a few days, before catching the Navimag Ferry out of Puerto Montt on 19th. Needless to say we will be keeping a close watch on the weather for that journey. In the mean time we aim to hire a car for more independent travel in this region. As we aim to attempt to climb one or two local volcanoes, it might be a good idea to let the new snow settle in, or allow others to break a trail for our benefit!
Pucon is really geared towards outdoor tourism and as such reminds me of Queenstown or Banff. Plenty of swanky hotels and more basic stuff, with adventure outfitters and tour guides on every corner. We have found a superb spot at Backpackers Pucon run by Claudio Carvacha, a local guide, who has climbed Volcano Villaricca 1500 times so far. Claudio is helping us hire gear for our attempt tomorrow. Rising at around 0330 for an 0430 start. Best get to bed!
Woodpecker carvings feature highly around these parts.
Distant Volcano Villaricca
And a wee bit closer, cloaked in loads of new snow.
A modern town with plenty of accommodation and eating places to suit all tastes, plus a good supermarket if you want to cook for yourselves in the hostel.
Fancy beach-front hotels by the lake.
Check the figure on the right. Seems a little back to front!
Pucon is really geared towards outdoor tourism and as such reminds me of Queenstown or Banff. Plenty of swanky hotels and more basic stuff, with adventure outfitters and tour guides on every corner. We have found a superb spot at Backpackers Pucon run by Claudio Carvacha, a local guide, who has climbed Volcano Villaricca 1500 times so far. Claudio is helping us hire gear for our attempt tomorrow. Rising at around 0330 for an 0430 start. Best get to bed!
Woodpecker carvings feature highly around these parts.
Distant Volcano Villaricca
And a wee bit closer, cloaked in loads of new snow.
A modern town with plenty of accommodation and eating places to suit all tastes, plus a good supermarket if you want to cook for yourselves in the hostel.
Fancy beach-front hotels by the lake.
Check the figure on the right. Seems a little back to front!
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