Osorno

Osorno is a volcano in Osorno Province in Chile, its perfectly shaped cone rising above lakes Llanquihue and Todos los Santos. Snowfields cover the upper slopes in winter, while dark lava flows along the flanks show the volcanic nature of the mountain.

The mountain erupted several times between 1575 and 1869, with travelers and researchers recording these events in their writings. Charles Darwin observed the peak during his time aboard the Beagle and described it in his travel accounts from 1835.

People in the area use several names inherited from the languages of the original inhabitants. These words link the peak to daily life and the surrounding land, helping travelers sense how deeply the mountain belongs to the region.

Three settlements serve as starting points for tours, each offering different routes and options depending on the season. Winter allows skiing, while summer opens hiking trails that reach higher elevations.

Beneath the current cone lies an older volcano, its wide crater stretching several kilometers and buried by later eruptions. This layering shows how the landscape reformed itself through repeated events over thousands of years.

Location: Osorno Province

Elevation above the sea: 2,652 m

Address: Osorno, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile

GPS coordinates: -41.10449,-72.49587

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:49