Araucania and Lakes

Panqui Hot Springs: This place was developed as a centre for health retirement. It offers vegetarian food, and aquatic therapies like "Aquatic Shiatsu". Accommodations are in a small rustic hotel with nine double rooms and also in "Tepees" (Sioux Indian style tents) used only in summer. Located on the edge of Villarrica National Park, 15 kms. North of Curarrehue, 58 kms. from Pucón and at 800 m. a. s. l.

There are four outdoor swimming pools with temperatures between 37º to 43ºC, mud baths, massage services and native sauna. It is surrounded by beautiful vegetation and is recommended to visit in summer.

San Luis Hot Springs: Situated 8 kms. after Menetúe Hot Springs, on the banks of Trancura river, 25 kms. on the paved International road Pucón- Curarrehue (Catripulli), just after the San Luis bridge. Paying the entry, you can enjoy thermal swimming pools, during day and night, and have walks in the beautiful meadows that surrounds this environment. Visitors can accede to the following services: Thermal baths, two swimming pools with water up to 40ºC, one covered and one outdoor, sauna for ladies and males, massages (relaxation, therapeutical massages, reduction, acupuncture, shiatsu, etc) and mud baths. It has six fully equipped cabins, restaurants serving typical Chilean cuisine as well as international and vegetarian menus, Snack Bar and coffee shop.

Contact phone:

(56-45) 443 965.

Palguín Hot Springs: Placed 30 kms. southeast of Pucón, in the area called "Palguín Alto", at an altitude of 680 mts. Access is via Pucón - Catripulli: 28 kms. by paved road; Catripulli - Termas de San Luis: 1.5 kms. by gravel. It has an outdoor swimming pool, cubicles with individual thermal tubs and a water temperature that varies from 29ºC to 55ºC. The water contains potassium, lithium, ferrum and sulphur. These thermal waters are recommended for respiratory, nervous and dermatologic treatments. Palguín Hot Springs are surrounded by a unique environment of centenary native forests, beautiful mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Several outdoor activities are offered like walks, observation of flora and fauna, excursions and a variety of tours around the area. Accommodations in the Hotel that is open all year round.

Information phone:
(56-45) 441968.

Rincón Hot Springs: Located in the road "Interlagos" between Pucón and Coñaripe. The access is via Villarrica - Lican Ray or by Pucón - Rincón Hot Springs, but the first alternative is recommended.

The beautiful Villarrica Volcano and centenary forests that surround the thermal swimming pools, mud baths in natural swimming pools, waterfalls and creeks are the principal attractions of these Hot Springs.

Camp sites and picnic area are available. It can be visited in all seasons, but before travelling it is recommended to check the road conditions.

Geométricas Hot Springs: Situated in the road that joins "Palguín Alto" with Coñaripe, crossing Villarrica National Park. At 1,000 m.a.s.l. It has twenty natural swimming pools of thermal water, joined by ramps and wood gangplanks. It offers dressing-rooms and lockers.

Open all year round, with an attention schedule as follows:

Autumn, Winter, and Spring from 11:00 to 20:00 hours.

Summer from 10:00 to 22:00 hours.

Ticket price:

Adult $14,000

Children (up to years) $ 6,000.

Vergara Ecotermas Hot Springs: Vergara Hot Springs are placed in the area called Los Cajones at 14 kms. from Coñaripe, in the road to Palguín Alto, at an altitude of 900 mts. Services in these thermal springs started in 1996, and nowadays, has five outdoors swimming pools and one indoor, it also has nine individual thermal tubs with temperatures of up to 45ºC.

These waters have highly condensed mineral components, and its healing properties are well known for rheumatism, dermatological and digestive treatments.

Accommodations are offered in four cabins for 6 persons. Fully equipped with hot water, barbecue, chimney and parking. There is a picnic area and a coffee shop (open only in high season).

Contact phone:

(56-2) 196 3720

(56-2) 196 3721.

Rio Liquiñe Hot Springs: Placed at a town of the same name, at 13 kms. from Coñaripe Hot Springs. Its main attractions are the outdoor swimming pools, with water containing sulphur, aluminum, lithium, copper and iron; individual thermal baths and hydro-massage are also available. I has a restaurant with typical Chilean cuisine and a coffee shop. It is open all year round.

Liquiñe Hot Springs: Liquiñe hot springs are situated in a small town called Liquiñe, at 55 kms. from Lican Ray and 72 kms. northeast of Panguipulli city. In this beautiful thermal centre, you are able to enjoy a bath in warm and relaxing waters in a tub thermal bath or in a natural swimming pool, surrounded by nature and fresh air.

It offers steam baths that clean and revitalize, and mud baths that clean and relax muscles and joints. In its surroundings fishing, horseback riding, walks, observation of flora, fauna and beautiful landscapes are recommended. Accommodations are available at the Liquiñe Hot Springs Hotel and at fully equipped cabins.

Para más informacion dirigirse a:

Oficina central ubicada en calle Calama #240, Curacautín.

Teléfono de Contacto:

(56-45) 881 1211.