The Chilean "Lake District" (primarily used in tourism literature and advertising) is a zone in Southern Chile defined by its many lakes in the Andean foothills. All lakes of the region drain ultimately to the Pacific Ocean. The Lake District includes the cities of Temuco, Villarrica, Pucón, Valdivia, Osorno, Entre Lagos, Puerto Octay, Frutillar, and Puerto Montt.
Frutillar is a city and commune located within the Los Lagos Region, the lake district. The city of Frutillar was founded by German settlers in 1856. Frutillar is known as the "City of Music", and since 2017 is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
The city of Valdivia (and the Chiloé Archipelago) were once the two southernmost outliers of the Spanish Empire. From 1645 to 1740, the city depended directly on the Viceroyalty of Peru, which financed the building of the Valdivian fort system that turned Valdivia into one of the most fortified cities of the New World. In the mid-19th century, Valdivia was the port of entry for German immigrants who settled in the city and surrounding areas.
Villarrica National Park is located in the Andes, near Pucón. The centerpiece of the park is a line of three volcanoes stretching transversely to the Andean range: Villarrica, Quetrupillán, and Lanín.
The Termas Geométricas hot springs system is located in a ravine in the park forest. The system consists of 60 hot springs and cold waterfalls that are accessible to visitors on a series of rambling wooden plank boardwalks.
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