Chile (Lakes Region)
Osorno
In the heart of the Lake District and the German presence in the south, Osorno has breath taking scenery year round but is especially nice in the summer, their summer. It is on the Panamericana and also has fairly frequent air service from Santiago. wpe57.jpg (5614 bytes)
There is some really great fishing there. Close by Antillanca is a favored ski area with firm snow, fine hotel and 4 ski lifts.

PUYEHUE NATL PARK

Near Osorno (75Km), on the road to Argentina, and the hot springs. It has spacious accommodations and hotels with a hot spring fed swimming pool. Just a bit south is the Puyehue National Park where another thermal resort, Aguas Calientes can be found.