Todos los Santos LakeAbout Todos los Santos Lake
Todos los Santos Lake (Lago Todos los Santos) is a glacial Andean lake in Chile’s Los Lagos Region, set within Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and noted for its clear, often emerald-coloured water and mountain scenery.
The lake’s outlet is the Petrohué River, which cascades through the Petrohué Falls - a frequent excursion for visitors. Boat services and day trips operate on the lake and provide close views of surrounding volcanoes, including Volcán Osorno and Volcán Puntiagudo.
The lake occupies a valley carved by glaciation and is fed by rivers and mountain runoff; its shoreline is sparsely settled, with access concentrated at established visitor points and trailheads.
Todos los Santos Lake is located in the Andean foothills of southern Chile, within the Los Lagos Region and inside the national park that protects the surrounding volcanic landscapes.
- Framed by volcanoes: Located within Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, the lake is framed by the Andes and offers notable views of Volcán Osorno and Volcán Puntiagudo across its basin.
What to See#
- Petrohué Falls and outlet: Salto del Petrohué (Petrohué Falls) lies at the lake’s outlet on the Petrohué River and is a primary scenic and visitor access point for the lake.
Best Time to Visit Todos los Santos Lake
Best visited in Chile's summer for boat tours; spring and autumn offer quieter conditions and dramatic skies.
Weather & Climate near Todos los Santos Lake
Todos los Santos Lake's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 23°C. Heavy rainfall (3296 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 138 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 10° - 23° | 17° | 136 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 154 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 238 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 14° | 8° | 474 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 11° | 6° | 461 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 3° - 11° | 5° | 486 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 11° | 5° | 374 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 4° - 14° | 7° | 265 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 194 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 193 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 10° - 21° | 16° | 183 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Todos los Santos Lake
Access points include Petrohué (from Puerto Varas, about 1-1.5 hours by car) and Ensenada. Boat tours depart from these harbors; Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas are the nearest larger towns with transport links.
Tips for Visiting Todos los Santos Lake
- Take a boat trip from Ensenada or Petrohué to appreciate the lake's islands and waterfalls.
- Combine with a visit to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and Petrohué Falls for a fuller day.
- Weather changes fast - pack a waterproof layer for boat or shoreline excursions.