Los Lagos Region

Los Lagos is a region in southern Chile known for its forests, Andean mountains and lakes. The regional capital Puerto Montt is a busy port with a wooden neoclassical cathedral. Active volcanoes nearby include Osorno, with its glacier-capped cone, and Calbuco. To the south, Chiloé Island is known for its wooden churches and fjords visited by whales. Its capital city, Castro, has colorful houses built on stilts.