Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) is located in a zone of volcanic features,
for this reason exist many hot springs possible to visit. Most are located
on the banks of rivers that descend from the mountains, surrounded by
ancient forests, which lets you enjoy contact with nature in an atmosphere
of comfort and relaxation
Geometrics hot springs
Our journey begins along Villarrica Lake or formerly called Mallolafquen
(Lake of white clay) to reach the city of the same name. After a brief
tour, we took a southerly direction to Calafquen Lake (Lake as sea),
we will stop at the beaches on the Lican Ray (Flower of rock) and Coñaripe
(Path of the Warrior) cities to know the surroundings and take some
photographs. We ended the trip in Geometrics Hot springs located in
the estate called Cajon Negro, that before was an inaccessible ravine,
in the middle native forests of the Villarrica National Park. There
are 17 swimming pools with water temperatures ranging from 39 ° C and
40 ° C, are accessed by coihue wooden walkways painted red. There is
a shelter built with coihue wood assembled without nails, which invites
you to sit and talk around the campfire, enjoying of prepared homemade
like hot cheese sandwich , kuchen, juices and other beverages. Geometric
architecture distinguishes the place and makes it, perhaps, unrepeatable.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance
Consider: Bathing suit, sandal and camera
Duration: 6 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Menetue Thermal Park (Place of baths)
Located 30 Kms from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) road to Curarrehue
(Altar of stone), has 3 pools roofed and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Its
waters rich in salts and minerals, are ideal for renovation, recover
their energy and stay healthy for natural way and for to complement
this experience is the recently opened Kuelu Spa equipped with sauna,
Turkish bath, whirlpool, room applications, and Scottish shower among
others.
In the warm and pleasant atmosphere of Pehuen restaurant and cafe, you
can taste specialties in the Mapuche and patagonia food. In the Menetue
Park you can walk along the hiking trails that lead to the Ancapulli
lagoon. For all this, Menetue promises to be one of the good reasons
to a deserved rest.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance
Consider: Bathing suit, sandal, towel and camera
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Quimey Co hot springs (Good waters)
Located 30 Kms from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) road to Huife,
these hot springs offer to visitors 3 different pools; one outdoor,
one semi-covered and one big indoor pool with temperatures ranging from
the 40 º C and 50 º C. In this latter pool, recently opened, you can
enjoy 2 hot tubs, showers and a modern construction with a waterfall.
During any time of year you can walk by trails with abundant vegetation,
overlooking the Liucura River (White stone), also there are rustic playground
to do more entertaining hopes the younger children.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance
Consider: Bathing suit, sandal, towel and camera
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Huife hot springs
Located 33 Kms northeast from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain) road
to Huife, these hot springs have 3 pools of thermal water outdoors with
temperatures ranging from 38 º C to 46 ° C. The pools are located on
the banks of the Liucura River (White stone), which makes it possible
to immerse in the cool river. In the spa there is an excellent restaurant
with international cuisine and an informal fast-food cafeteria, which
can go in bathing suit. Huife Hot Springs is surrounded by 300 hectares
of native forest and prairie, where the maximum height reaches 2.000
meters above sea level, making it possible to walk along trails filled
araucarias that will make you feel part of this wonderful nature.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and entrance
Consider: Bathing suit, sandal, towel and camera
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
Los Pozones hot springs
This hot springs are located 36 Kms from Pucón (Entrance to the mountain)
road to Huife Alto sector. These hot springs are famous for their pools
built of large rocks in a very rustic and natural style and for being
the only open 24 hours a day. There are 7 rustic pools of different
sizes and temperatures that range between 30 ° C and 42 º C. Has only
basic infrastructure, like dressing rooms and bathrooms. The hot springs
are next to the Liucura River (White stone) and it is possible to dive
for a few minutes in the cold water to change the temperature. Its beauty
and simplicity attracts backpackers especially foreign and national.
Season: All the year
Included: Transport, driver-guide and ticket
Consider: Bathing suit, sandal and camera
Duration: 4 hours
Minimum: The activity will be done with a minimum 2 person
Observations: Suitable for anyone
