Come and visit the volcano Sollipulli, located in the Andes mountain range in the Region of Araucanía. It is a favorite destination for those who make mountaineering and trekking, since from above you can appreciate views of the whole region.
Sollipulli is located in the Andes mountain range, in the Region of Araucanía and is one of the most active volcanic areas on the planet.
This place is characterized by its high mountains and its well-known volcano Sollipulli, located to 2280 msnm. In its crater has a glacier of about 4 kilometers in diameter. This is the most visited tour by tourists who arrive to this place since from above you can appreciate different views of volcanoes, like Villarrica and the hills of the volcanic complex Caburgua - Huelemolle.
Gastronomy
This area has a gastronomic identity marked mainly by Mapuche cuisine and the complement of Spanish cuisine. This land is characterized as a place of cultivation, where there are different outbreaks of fruits, legumes, vegetables and spices that are fundamental in the condiment of the food as the Merquén.
Meat and fish are also important food, which are usually seasoned with the spices of Mapuche cuisine. Within the typical dishes are the Charquicán, empanadas with pebre, roast lamb, tortillas embers among others. You cannot visit this area without eating chestnuts or pine nuts.
A traditional drink of the area is apple chicha or wine. Desserts usually have blueberries or raspberries or nuts and chestnuts as well.
The weather on this place is oceanic and rainy, with a bit of Mediterranean influence, there’s abundant and constant rainfall, even in summer. The annual average temperature is 11° C.
We advise you to wear clothes that are suitable for rain, because the weather is constantly changes at any time of the year.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not litter on parks or streets. Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
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