Llanquihue Province

Llanquihue Province is an administrative region in Los Lagos with nine communes including Puerto Montt as the capital, spanning diverse landscapes. The territory sits along Lake Llanquihue's shores and is surrounded by green hills and mountain peaks.

German settlers arrived in 1852 and established communities across the province, beginning European settlement in this southern territory. This wave of immigration fundamentally transformed the region and shaped its development for generations to come.

The province reflects German heritage in its architecture and crafts, particularly visible in Frutillar and Puerto Varas where these influences shaped the towns. You notice this in building styles, local traditions, and how public spaces are organized.

Puerto Montt serves as the main transportation hub with port and air connections to other regions, making it the best base for exploring the province. From there you can easily reach other communes and surrounding natural areas.

Four volcanoes—Osorno, Calbuco, Puntiagudo, and Cerro Tronador—rise within the province's boundaries and give the landscape a dramatic profile. These volcanic peaks dominate the horizon and shape how the entire region looks.

Location: Los Lagos Region

Capital city: Puerto Montt

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Shares border with: Osorno Province, Palena Province, Chiloé Province, Los Lagos Department, Bariloche, Cushamen Department

Website: http://gobernacionllanquihue.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -41.33333,-72.83333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24