Villarrica Volcano

Araucanía Region, Chile

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Villarrica Volcano, located in Chile’s Araucanía Region near the towns of Pucón and Villarrica, is one of the most active volcanoes in South America.

Rising to about 2,860 meters, its nearly perfect snow-capped cone is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in southern Chile. Known to the Mapuche people as Ruka Pillañ, the volcano is famous for its active crater and intermittent lava lake, a rare feature found in only a small number of volcanoes worldwide. Its eruptions, lava flows, and occasional ash emissions have shaped the surrounding landscape for centuries.

The volcano is protected within Villarrica National Park and is a major destination for adventure tourism. Visitors come to hike its slopes, enjoy panoramic views of lakes and forests, and experience one of Chile’s most impressive volcanic landscapes.