Calbuco volcano is active, but temporarily inactive volcano that is located between the shores of lake Llanquihue and lake Chapo in the National reserve Llanquihue in the Andes in southern Chile at an elevation of 2015 m above sea level and towers over the neighboring vertices at 1500 m. the Name of the volcano Calbuco in the language of the Mapuche Indians means "blue water".

Geologists exploring the volcano for many decades, believe that the Calbuco volcano is dangerous, with great destructive potential. It is located about 30 km from the large populated cities, situated at the foot of the volcano. It has been suggested that the biggest risk may be to the small town of Ensenada, in the Eastern part of lake Llanquihue.

There is a historical record of centuries of volcanic activity of the volcano Calbuco: in 1893 there was a strong and long-lasting eruption, with big explosions within five days, which led to the destruction of the upper part of the cone, after a fall which left a trail of descent of the lava mass, which is visible to this day. This episode had catastrophic proportions. The settlers were evacuated. Fortunately, nobody has suffered. But the geographical landscape was greatly changed, forming new ravines and to the mouth of the river Quinnipac. The last activity of the volcano Calbuco was on August 12, 1996 with a small exit gases.

The first ascent to the top of the volcano Calbuco was made in 1859 climber Jean Reno. You can also become a conqueror of the summit of the volcano Calbuco. You need to drive through the small town of Puerto ILO and to register with CONAF staff, located at an altitude of 400 m from the South-West side of the volcano, breaking the 3-4 hour walk through the forest along the river Bank from the office of the National Park Llanquihue.

Climbers call it the volcano "the Fat man" because of its rounded shape with difficult terrain. Experienced climbers are advised to split the climb into two days, had spent a night in a small hut, which is located at an altitude of 1100 m. So be sure to have a Mat, sleeping bag and a gas burner. Even a little effort through the deep forest and steep snow-covered slope and you will have an unforgettable impression of the views of the crater floor of the volcano Calbuco and mind-blowing half-hour descent on skis, if you will, of course, did not bother to take them with you!