Los Lagos Region

Los Lagos Region is an administrative zone in southern Chile between the Pacific Ocean and the Argentine border, marked by many lakes, forests, volcanoes, and coastal stretches. Four provinces divide the area into cities, rural settlements, and islands shaped by temperate rainforests and a cool climate.

European settlers, mainly from Germany, arrived in the area from the mid-19th century onward and established farming communities around Lake Llanquihue. This colonization shaped the architecture and land use in several valleys and coastal towns across generations.

The region maintains strong indigenous Huilliche traditions, particularly in Chiloé Island, where traditional fishing methods and wooden architecture prevail.

Puerto Montt serves as the main transport hub with an airport offering connections to Santiago and other parts of the country. From there, ferries and buses travel onward to islands, national parks, and smaller towns throughout the region.

The Monte Verde archaeological site holds evidence of human settlement dating back over 14,500 years, making it one of the oldest records of human presence on the American continent. This discovery fundamentally changed the understanding of how South America was populated.

Location: Chile

Inception: 1978

Capital city: Puerto Montt

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Shares border with: Los Ríos Region, Aysén Region, Neuquén Province, Río Negro Province, Chubut Province

Website: https://goreloslagos.cl

GPS coordinates: -41.47167,-72.93667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 04:43