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Puerto Varas, Chile
Los Lagos Region · Chile
Puerto Varas is a mid-size city in Los Lagos Region, Chile with a population of 37,561. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas, also known as "La Ciudad De Las Rosas" or "The City Of Roses", is a city and commune located in the southern Chilean province of Llanquihue, in the Los Lagos Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,561 |
| Population Density | 15,024 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.3195°, -72.9854° |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
| Country | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| State / Province | Los Lagos Region |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,704 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas is a mid-size city in Chile (Los Lagos Region) with a population of 37,561. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.
Climate in Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1568 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Chile avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.3195°N, 72.9854°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Explosion | 60.0 m | 27 | 69 km |
| 2022 | TODOS LOS SANTOS LAKE | Meteorological | 0.8 m | — | 53 km |
| 1633 | SOUTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Calbuco (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calbuco | Stratovolcano | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) | 2015 | 31 km |
| Osorno | Stratovolcano | 2,659 m (8,724 ft) | 1869 | 47 km |
| Cayutue-La Vigueria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 506 m (1,660 ft) | -190 | 60 km |
| Apagado | Pyroclastic cone | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) | -590 | 71 km |
| Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos | Stratovolcano | 2,493 m (8,179 ft) | 1850 | 72 km |
| Antillanca Volcanic Complex | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,979 m (6,493 ft) | -230 | 92 km |
| Tronador | Stratovolcano | 3,478 m (11,411 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Puyehue-Cordon Caulle | Stratovolcano | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 2012 | 109 km |
| Huequi | Lava dome(s) | 1,318 m (4,324 ft) | 1920 | 122 km |
| Carran-Los Venados | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,114 m (3,655 ft) | 1979 | 133 km |
| Michinmahuida | Stratovolcano | 2,452 m (8,045 ft) | 1835 | 171 km |
| Mocho-Choshuenco | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,422 m (7,946 ft) | 1937 | 175 km |
| Huanquihue Group | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,189 m (7,182 ft) | 1750 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in |
Puerto Varas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in July to 60°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (3.0").
Schools in Puerto Varas
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nueva Braunau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Particular N°206 María Dolores | — | — | — | — |
| Terravida | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Aliwen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rural Jose Werner Weixner | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Patagonia Puerto Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Los Alerces | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Especial Aspadep | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Altas Cumbres | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pedro Aguirre Cerda | — | — | — | — |
| Grupo Escolar Puerto Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mirador del Lago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rosita Novaro | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Inmaculada Concepción | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola Reggio Explora Puerto Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Alemán | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Puerto Varas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Felmer Niklitschek | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Germania Verbo Divino | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Parzival | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Relmu Dungun | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Aprendo Feliz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lenguaje Girasol | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Huellitas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Tecnologica | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Lenguaje Mi Mundo de Colores | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Waldorf Puerto Varas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Varas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frecuencia Rock 95.3 | rock | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Puerto Varas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Antonio Felmer | ||||
| Museo Colonial Alemán | ||||
| Museo del Lago Llanquihue | ||||
| Museo Histórico de Puerto Montt Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Pablo Fierro | ||||
| Sala Escuela Museo Arqueología |
Libraries in Puerto Varas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Puerta Sur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Puerta Sur | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Puerto Varas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Llanquihue | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Regional de Los Lagos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Regional de Los Lagos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biclioteca Pública de Alerce | 0.0 | |||||
| Biclioteca Pública de Alerce | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Varas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Artesanal | |||||
| Cyber Soporte Austral | |||||
| Feria | |||||
| Feria Artesanal Angelmó | |||||
| Feria Artesanal Angelmó | |||||
| Feria campesina de Trapén | |||||
| Feria Lagunitas | |||||
| Feria Municipal Bosquemar | |||||
| Feria Puerto Montt | |||||
| Mercado de Angelmo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Alerce | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ancud | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ancud | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Chile Barrio | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Padre Hurtado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Presidente Ibáñez | |||||
| Mercado Rural de Nueva Braunau | |||||
| vegetable market | |||||
| vegetable market |
Hotels in Puerto Varas
39 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Varas
74 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto Varas
28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Varas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Puerto Varas
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Varas
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Puerto Varas
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Varas
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Puerto Varas
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Varas
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Varas
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Varas
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Varas
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Puerto Varas
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Puerto Varas
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Puerto Varas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria los Bajos | ||||
| Cerveza Tropera | ||||
| Chester Beer | ||||
| Colonos | ||||
| Salzburg |
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Varas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Puerto Varas
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Osorno | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Puerto Varas
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepual International Airport | PMC | Large Airport |
| Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport | ZOS | Medium Airport |
| Cochamó Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Contao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corte Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuyumaique Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Dobri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Avellano Airport | FRT | Small Airport |
| El Mirador Airport | PUX | Small Airport |
| Frutillar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo Tehuén Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hualaihué Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juan Kemp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Capilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Araucarias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Quemas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Licán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcel Marchant Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ñochaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puelo Bajo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio del Lago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Río Negro Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puerto Varas
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Chilexpress | |
| Correos de Chile |
Treatment Centers in Puerto Varas
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Sangre Austral | ||
| Centro Médico y Dental Galápagos | ||
| CESFAM San Pablo Mirasol | ||
| Teletón |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Varas
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Gruta de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Colegio Germania Verbo Divino | |
| Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Iglesia Luterana | |
| Iglesia Luterana | |
| Iglesia Luterana de Nueva Braunau | |
| Iglesia Mormona | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Apostólica | |
| Parroquia de Puerto Varas | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Parroquia San José | |
| Parroquia Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Templo Luterano de Puerto Varas | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Chile
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What is the population of Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas has a population of 37,561 residents and is located in Chile. The population density is 15,024 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Varas?
Puerto Varas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.