From the North

Taking the highway 5 Sur, via Santiago, Chillan, Temuco, Freire, Villarrica and Pucon. If you want to save time and avoid Temuco, take the bypass near Lautaro city, taking the exit to the town of Metrenco, where the highway 5 Sur can be retaken. You will pass by the Quepe toll control station and later on at Freire where you may recharge gas and take the roundabout towards Villarrica-Pucon.

From the South

From Puerto Montt to Pucon you must take the 5 Sur route, and you will pass by the outskirts of Osorno, Los Lagos, Valdivia, Lanco, and after passing Loncoche you will find a signposted deviation to the right of the highway, which will lead you to Villarrica-Pucon.

During the high season—end of December till the end of February—there are direct flights from Santiago to Pucon, via Lan Chile and Sky Airline. These flights arrive to the airport, just 3 miles (5 km) away from the center of the balneary city. From there you may take a taxi or colectivo (share taxi.) During the low season, flights go to Temuco (Maquehue Airport) located 68 miles (110 km) from Pucon. From that airport there are departures by transfer shuttle bus, previously arranged by tourism agencies. Otherwise, you should take a share taxi to the Jac de Temuco bus station and from there take a bus to Pucon.

There are departures from Temuco every 30 minutes, and every 15 minutes during the high season. It is a 2-hour ride on the highway. The bus lines that go direct and deliver a good service are Tur Bus, JAC, Pullman Sur, Cóndor Bus, Jet Sur and Inter Bus. From Santiago there are buses going directly to Pucon. We recommend departing at 21:00, to arrive at Pucon around 8:00 in the morning. (You will be traveling about 11 hours.)

Paso Mamuil Malal

This spectacular Andes crossing, is the nearest border pass to Pucón and best option for those coming from San Martín de lo Andes, by taking the highway to Junin de los Andes and to the Mamuil Malal border. (Only open until 20:00). From there on the way is pretty straightforward, but you will see how the pavement works come along until the town of Curarrehue. From there it is only 25 miles (40 km). to Pucon.

Paso Hua Hum

A less busy border but that stays open throughout the year. Its main attraction is a modern ferry that connects both nations in a one and a half hour sail across the Pirihueico lake.

This ferry service has a price of approximately $12,000 Chilean pesos per car and the passengers except chauffeurs and children under 12 pay $1,000. During the high season (December 15th to March 15th) it crosses 3 times a day. During the low season (March 16th to December 14th) it crosses once a day. Timetables can be viewed at www.panguipulli.cl 

It arrives to Pangupulli, the city of roses, and from there take the highway 5 Sur again and after passing Loncoche you will find a signposted deviation to the right of the highway, which will lead you to Villarrica-Pucon.

Paso Pino Hachado

For those coming from Neuquén, the nearest is the Paso Pino Hachado. Taking this border you arrive to Lonquimay. To cross you take the Tunel de las Raices, follow the road to Curacautín, and later Lautaro and Temuco.

Paso Cardenal Samoré

If you are coming from Bariloche, Villa la Angostura, you will cross to Chile over the border Cardenal Samoré (formerly Puyehue) and through there to Puyehue, later Osorno where you may take the 5 Sur highway to Pucon.