A redeeming quality of our modest AirBnB home in Pucon is the private beach access across the street. We spent another beautiful morning on that beach today, arriving on the rocky banks in the cool mountain morning. We hung out in the shade and made our way into the water as the sun climbed higher.
For the first time, we paddled far away enough from the shore for a view of the snow-capped Volcan Villarrica, the most active volcano in Chile. It cone towers at nearly 10,000 ft in elevation behind our home. The crater constantly smokes and occasionally bubbles visible lava and other incendiary material. In recent days, the threat level of the volcano has been increased, and we’ve felt at least one earthquake that experts have tied directly to the magma chamber beneath the mountain.
Didnt realize you had a post no this. Just wrote to you on instagram : )
“So inspiring! we will be in Pucon in few days! Would love your recommendation for kayak / canoe with little kids (ages 3 and 5) in Pucon, thanks in advance!”
Hope you all enjoy the trip. I think Katie got back to you on Instagram. In Villarica near Pucon, there are small boat rentals all along the waterfront, and there’s a floating trampoline park in the lake that the kids would probably like. For small kids, we found Villarica has more entertainment options on the waterfront than Pucon.
-Mark