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Puerto Varas
City in Los Lagos, Chile
Overview
Puerto Varas is a picturesque lakeside city in the Chilean Lake District, renowned for its German heritage, alpine architecture, and proximity to spectacular natural attractions like Osorno Volcano. Framed by Lake Llanquihue, the city offers a blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Los Lagos
Population
26,172
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-41.32°, -72.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,198
Local Cost
$797
Local Income
$675
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
7.1°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-3.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1336 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
196 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
6
Parks
49
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUX
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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