Aguas Calientes is a lovely thermal center located in the Región de los Lagos, within the borders of Puyehue National Park. It is made up by numerous water basins and rivers. They are set in a secluded location amidst an unforgettable landscape of mountains, lakes, rivers, and forests abundant in endemic species of flora and fauna.
Aguas Calientes is located 50 miles (80 km.) East of Osorno and 19 miles (30 km.) from Entre Lagos, a picturesque and touristy town next to Lake Puyehue. Visitors and can enjoy an inviting hot bath at the thermal pool or, if they prefer, at the natural pool. Nearby there's a lot of activities to do like sport fishing, hikes nad excursions where visitors can observe nature, take some pictures and much more.
For those of you who like skiing, you should visit Antillanca, a ski center located on the hillside of Casablanca Volcano. Now, if it's water what you prefer, then you should visit the Entre Lagos where you can enjoy swimming and other water sports in Lake Puyehue.
Basic Information
When to go : Year round.
How to get there : From Santiago to Osorno, 588 miles (940 km.) by highway. From Osorno to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs, 50 miles (80 km.) heading along a road in good condition.
Facilities : Aside from thermal pools and natural springs, Aguas Calientes also offers steam baths and mud baths, ideal for revitalizing the entire body, relaxing joints and muscles, and improving the skin condition.
Water Type :
Hypothermic waters (135°F to 164°F/57ºC to 75ºC).
Moderate mineralization.
Oligominerals.
Chloride.
Sodium.
Lithium.
Indications :
Rheumatism.
Respiratory Illnesses.
Arthritis.
Neuralgia.
Sciatica.
Gynecological illnesses.
Skin Conditions.
Illnesses of the nervous system.
Contraindications :
Rheumatic fever.
Pregnancy.
Tuberculosis.
Applications :
Thermal baths.
Steam baths.
Mud baths.
Recommendations
The weather on this place is oceanic and rainy, with a bit of Mediterranean influence, there’s abundant and constant rainfall, even in summer. The annual average temperature is 11° C.
We advise you to wear clothes that are suitable for rain, because the weather is constantly changes at any time of the year.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not litter on parks or streets. Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.