Puerto Fuy, Lakeside village in Panguipulli, Chile.
Puerto Fuy sits on the western shore of Pirihueico Lake with the Mocho-Choshuenco volcanic complex rising behind it in the Los Rios Region. The village spreads along the waterfront with modest buildings and a working harbor where ferries depart daily.
The settlement began as a lumber camp in the 1800s and gradually became a key transit point connecting Chile with Argentina over the Huahum Pass. This border route drove the village's growth as a transportation hub.
The community maintains a strong relationship with the surrounding forest through traditional crafts and local customs rooted in woodworking heritage. This connection shapes daily life and gives the village its character around natural resources.
The ferry terminal runs daily across Pirihueico Lake to Puerto Pirihueico with each journey taking roughly 90 minutes. Arrive early at the harbor and be ready for changing weather conditions on the water.
The village provides access to a binational route allowing travelers to connect Chile's lake region with Argentina's mountains without backtracking. This through-passage is uncommon for crossing between both countries on a single journey.
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