{"id":242817,"date":"2026-03-25T14:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/?p=242817"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:56:12","slug":"pucon-in-chile-a-distinctive-mice-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/pucon-in-chile-a-distinctive-mice-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Puc\u00f3n: in Chile, a distinctive MICE destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Long focused on major metropolitan areas, business tourism is now evolving in a more dispersed way. In Latin America, medium-sized destinations are entering this market by offering formats that go beyond strictly urban logics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puc\u00f3n, in southern <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/p\/chile\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Chile<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, illustrates this trend. The destination is gradually structuring a MICE offering capable of attracting seminars, incentives, and professional events, emphasizing an approach where the overall experience becomes a central part of the proposition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A recent structuring to capture the MICE market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth is part of a broader tourism diversification strategy. In 2025, the creation of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/puconbureau.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Puc\u00f3n Convention Bureau<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, with support from national (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corfo.gob.cl\/sites\/cpp\/corfo-ingles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Corfo<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>) and local (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sofo.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">SOFO<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>) institutions, enabled coordination of an offering that had previously been scattered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotels, event centers, and specialized operators are now brought together within the same dynamic, facilitating the organization of professional events and allowing the destination to position itself in this market throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"PUCON CONVENTION BUREAU\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4DcQ_U67NUk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infrastructure suited for mid-sized events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Puc\u00f3n offers more than <strong>8,000 beds<\/strong> and infrastructures capable of hosting medium-sized events, with integrated formats combining accommodation, meeting rooms, and on-site services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the main options, <strong>Enjoy Puc\u00f3n<\/strong> offers a convention center and flexible spaces for conferences and seminars. The <strong>Gran Hotel Puc\u00f3n,<\/strong> on the shores of Lake Villarrica, combines natural surroundings with workspaces, while <strong>Hotel Antumalal <\/strong>targets more intimate formats, suitable for executive meetings or incentive trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The destination is accessible via La Araucan\u00eda airport in <strong>Temuco<\/strong>, connected daily to Santiago, and then about an hour by road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You might also like: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/temuco-a-new-gateway-to-chiles-lakes-and-volcanoes-scenic-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temuco, a New Gateway to Chile\u2019s Lakes and Volcanoes Scenic Route<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working\u2026 at the foot of a volcano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The environment, however, is the true differentiating factor. In Puc\u00f3n, MICE programs are not limited to meeting rooms: they naturally extend outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <strong>Lake Villarrica<\/strong> and the volcano, activities punctuate the stay: hiking, rafting on the <strong>Trancura <\/strong>River, thermal baths, or culinary experiences based on local products. These moments are not merely recreational\u2014they are integrated into programs as tools for team cohesion and group dynamics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The destination thus allows events to be designed where work periods alternate with experiences, without logistical disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Rafting en Puc\u00f3n - R\u00edo Trancura Bajo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQlG75RntLs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A connection to local territory and culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond landscapes, Puc\u00f3n also seeks to highlight its cultural environment. The \u201c<strong><em>Pasaporte Viajero<\/em><\/strong>\u201d program, developed by the municipality, is an example. It brings together around forty sites and encourages visitors to explore beyond classic routes: <strong>Ojos del Caburgua<\/strong>, the <strong>Mapuche Museum<\/strong>, secondary trails, or artisanal markets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach promotes a more balanced circulation of visitors and allows local communities to be more closely involved in the tourist experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DT3OFD6Dqgg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DT3OFD6Dqgg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DT3OFD6Dqgg\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida por TanDrone.cl (@tandrone.cl)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MICE moves beyond big cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9601-7-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242810\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992888417882142;width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9601-7-scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9601-7-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9601-7-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This positioning reflects a broader market evolution. Companies increasingly seek formats that strengthen internal cohesion, break routine, and give meaning to business travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, destinations like Puc\u00f3n illustrate a deeper trend: the development of <strong>MICE outside major cities<\/strong>, more rooted in the territory and focused on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, interest does not rest solely on infrastructure but on what the destination allows participants to experience. And it is precisely this combination\u2014natural environment, local culture, and structured organization\u2014that explains the growing appeal of such locations in Latin American event strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sernatur.cl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Sernatur <\/mark><\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/municipalidadpucon.cl\/?p=54396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Municipalidad Puc\u00f3n<\/mark><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Chile, the small town of Puc\u00f3n is developing a MICE offering between volcano, lake, and local culture, illustrating the rise of professional events outside major cities\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":242808,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16783],"tags":[37042,37024,37036,37034,37039,37041,32726,37018,37040,37023,37043,37027,37035,37032,37025,37031,37030,37021,37026,37038,37022,37028,37037,17346,37033,37029],"class_list":["post-242817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-araucania-tourism","tag-business-tourism-chile","tag-company-nature-stays","tag-corporate-nature-events","tag-corporate-retreats-latin-america","tag-enjoy-pucon-2","tag-experiential-tourism-latin-america","tag-gran-hotel-pucon","tag-hotel-antumalal-2","tag-incentive-chile","tag-innovative-mice-destinations","tag-lake-villarrica","tag-mapuche-culture-tourism","tag-mice-destinations-outside-capitals","tag-mice-latin-america","tag-nature-team-building","tag-nature-tourism-chile","tag-professional-events-chile","tag-pucon-convention-bureau","tag-pucon-hotels-events","tag-pucon-mice-2","tag-pucon-seminars","tag-pucon-thermal-baths","tag-sustainable-tourism-chile-2","tag-trancura-rafting","tag-villarrica-volcano-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242817"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":242823,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242817\/revisions\/242823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visit-latin-america.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}