This picturesque town sits in a valley surrounded by the Andes mountains and Lanín National Park, which boasts the 12,615-foot Lanín Volcano as its centerpiece. The area is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, and hiking, rafting and climbing are a few of the possibilities, not to mention some of the best snow skiing in the Southern Hemisphere.
The town was founded in 1898 and the architecture has a definite European feel, with many of the buildings bearing touches of the Swiss, French, Italian and German immigrants who settled the land. The streets are lined with shops offering clothing, arts and crafts. Restaurants offer a sampling of fine cuisine from around the world.
