About Villarrica

Leave the cities behind as you step into the authentic charm of Villarrica. Discover the lifestyle of most Chileans in this down-to-earth town. Warm hospitality awaits you at cafés and shops in the downtown area. Traditions are strong and the townspeople, called Villarriquences, maintain close ties to the Mapuche heritage of the indigenous people. Against the backdrop of the Villarrica Volcano, buildings and public sculptures display the woodworking that distinguishes the area.