The animated image below shows the profound effect the ashes of the Calbuco volcano had on the area of Pucón. Snowtopped volcanoes turned brown as the ashes were deposited on the mountains.

Pucón is soon to become the first city in Chile to ban plastic bags!

The latest research on landfills in Pucón shows that residents and tourists are using roughly 11.5 million plastic bags per year. The current mayor, Carlos Barra, and other environmental and adventure lovers in the area are trying to lower this amount as soon as possible.