Chile Hot Springs Guide. Quinamavida Hot Springs. Rari, Los Bellotos National Reserve, Colbun Lake.

The Quinamavida Hot Springs, which means "five hills" in the Mapuche language, is located about 10 miles (16 km) Northeast of Linares in Región del Maule, near the shores of Lake Colbún.

According to a legend, the source of the springs was discovered by a woodsman that was surrounded by a forest fire and, because he was in the water and protected by the vapor, he managed to survive without suffering any injuries.

At one time these waters were exported to Europe as mineral water for drinking and they were hardly ever used as a tourist resource. Nowadays, modern deals on hotel stays and improvements in infrastructure have changed the situation, turning these springs into one of the most popular across the region.

Basic Information

When to go

Year round.

How to get there
Located about 10 miles (16 km) Northwest of Linares, in Región del Maule.

Facilities
Outdoor swimming pools.
Sheltered swimming pool.
Saunas.
Steam baths.
Jacuzzi.
Hot springs.

Water Type
Hypothermic waters, 64°F and 80°F (18° and 27ºC).
Oligominerals.
Sulfates.
Containing Calcium.
Sodium.
Potassium.
Sulfur.
pH 7.3.

Indications
Arthritis.
Rheumatism.
Bronchitis.
Asthma.
Sinusitis.
Cystitis.
Renal Illnesses.
Gastrointestinal illnesses.
Skin conditions.
Beneficial to cardiac activity.
Improve stress and nervous illnesses.

Contraindications
Unknown.

Applications
Outdoor thermal baths.
Individual thermal baths.
Massages.
Steam baths.
Mud baths.
Used as drinking water.
Massotherapy.
Honey therapy.
Massages.
Reflexology.

Attractions
Town of Rari
Los Bellotos National Reserve
Lake Colbún.

Activities
Baths and other thermal activities
Photography.
Trekking.
Excursions.
Walks and hiking.

Activities
Baths and other thermal activities
Photography
Trekking
Bike tours
Horseback Riding