Puyehue

Puyehue is a commune in Osorno Province that lies between Rupanco Lake to the south and Puyehue Lake to the north. The administrative center of Entre Lagos sits within this lake-filled landscape that extends toward the Andes at the Argentine border.

The settlement was founded in 1971 as Villa de Entre Lagos and received its current name Puyehue in 1988 through legislation. This renaming marked a formal recognition of regional identity.

The community maintains rural traditions that shape daily life across villages and scattered settlements. People depend on agriculture and small-scale trades that define the character of the region.

The location is easy to reach from Osorno, with the administrative center about a half hour's drive away. The best time to visit is summer, when roads to the lakes and mountains are in good condition.

The region receives over 2000 millimeters of annual rainfall, creating dense mixed forests and rich wildlife habitats. This wet climate supports ecosystems rarely found elsewhere in the southern Andes.

Location: Osorno Province

Capital city: Entre Lagos

Elevation above the sea: 211 m

Website: http://puyehuechile.cl

GPS coordinates: -40.66667,-72.61667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43