Llanquihue is a city and municipality in the province of the same name, located on the shores of Lake Llanquihue, facing Osorno Volcano, between the cities of Puerto Varas (7 km) and Frutillar (19 km). 

The city traces its origins back to the 19th century, during the period of German colonization. At that time, the area became known as “El Desagüe” (“The Drain”), because it is where the Maullín River originates, the only outlet of Lake Llanquihue to the Pacific Ocean.

The city features a complex hydrological system, made up of the lakeshore, the source of the Maullín River, and a unique system of urban freshwater wetlands. Meanwhile, the municipality extends inland toward fertile agricultural fields and forested areas.

In 1907, with the arrival of the railway and the creation of the train station, Llanquihue experienced a major boost and adopted its current name. In 1968, the municipality was officially established and became independent from Puerto Varas.

Since then, the establishment of agro-industrial plants processing dairy products, cured meats, and other foods, along with the growth of tourism and commerce, and the arrival of educational and cultural institutions, have all contributed to the development and progress of Llanquihue.

Large areas of lush vegetation and open water sources, its beautiful productive fields, and its natural beauty have all contributed to the development of the municipality, historically linked mainly to agriculture, driven by the early settlers.