The 10 Best Places To Eat And Drink In Pucón, Chile
Pucón is a small town at the foot of Chile’s Volcán Villarrica, which each year attracts more and more visitors wanting to experience its natural beauty. The town offers plenty of guided tours to climb the volcano, and as a result Pucón has to cater to the adventurers looking to sleep and of course eat there. Here’s our list of the top places to grab a drink or a bite to eat in Pucón, including cafes, restaurants and bars.
1. Trawen
Restaurant, Chilean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Street Food
‘Trawen’ means ‘meeting place’ in the local indigenous Mapuche language, and the owners of Trawen have made their restaurant just that. In a friendly, comfy environment, visitors can enjoy dishes made with real care using the best ingredients. While South America as a whole is not known for its breakfasts, Trawen is a great place to start the day, with a range of options from fresh fruit to sausages. Lunch and dinner dishes use local ingredients, and are all huge portions but nonetheless neatly served. There is also a good list of wines and other drinks; overall a great spot for some tasty local dishes.
2. Cassís
Restaurant, Cafe, South American
3. École!
Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Dessert
4. Latitude 39º
Restaurant
Latitude 39º
Clearly with a traveller demographic in mind, Latitude 39º offers delicious American-style burgers as well as other popular Western dishes. The burger patties are homemade and very juicy, with a great variety of toppings such as blue cheese or turkey ham. The restaurant is usually filled with backpackers, longing for a taste of a good old hamburger, so it is also a buzzing environment for those hoping to socialise with fellow travellers. The beer selection is pretty good too.
Gerónimo de Alderete 324, Pucón, Chile
5. El Bosque
Bar
El Bosque
If a night on the town is on the cards, El Bosque is a great bar conveniently located on Avenida O’Higgins, Pucón’s main stretch. While the prices are higher than average, the cocktails are good quality and the interior gives off quite a high-end vibe. The music is generally American or European techno music, so those hoping for some classic Latin pop will have to look somewhere else.
Av O’Higgins 524, Pucón, Chile
6. Le Lutin Panadería
Bakery, Dessert, Pastries, Fast Food, Street Food, Vegetarian
7. Mama’s and Tapas
Bar, Beer, Tapas
8. La Maga
Restaurant, Steakhouse, BBQ, Chilean
La Fleur de Sel
This French restaurant is located about half an hour’s drive from Pucón, but is well-known in the area and attracts plenty of customers. A great spot for visitors tired of the busy and touristic atmosphere of Avendia O’Higgins, La Fleur de Sel boasts a sophisticated menu of dishes prepared by their Basque-French chef, all to an outstanding quality. The presentation of the dishes is exquisite, and can be enjoyed in a rustic interior or outside surrounded by the restaurant’s green and shady garden.
Casilla 228, Pucón, Chile
9. BierGarten
Bar, Chilean, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub
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