Tolhuaca Hot Springs, established in 1898, are located amid the Andes foothills in Región de la Araucanía, immersed within a privileged environment of gorgeous, untouched nature.
Tolhuaca Hot Springs, established in 1898, are located amid the Andes foothills in Región de la Araucanía, at an altitude of 3,772 ft (1,150 m) above sea level, and near the National Park bearing the same name. The entire area is 21 miles (33 km) from Curacautín and 75 miles (121 km) from the city of Temuco, immersed within a privileged environment of gorgeous, untouched nature.
Basic Information
When to go : All year round.
How to get there : From Santiago to Temuco, 414 miles (663 km) entering the detour at km. 604 along Route 5 South. From here its 37 miles (59 km) to the hot springs along a gravel road that may be blocked in the winter due to snow. You can also travel from Santiago to Victoria, 438 miles (700 km) along Route 5 South, passing through Curacauting and Tolhuaca.
Facilities : The facilities are modern and first class. They include outdoor pools, hydromassage beds, a pavilion of private pools, natural pools, and a picturesque cave with an impressive fumarole that emits sulfuric gases, adding an original touch to this place. In addition, these hot springs offers thearpies with hypothermic mud poultices at temperatures of 131°F (55°C).
Water Type :
Hypothermic waters 100°F and 104°F (38ºC and 40ºC).
Alkaline.
Sulfated.
Chlorinated.
Carbonated.
Indications :
Rheumatism.
Respiratory illnesses.
Gout.
Muscular aches.
Torticollis.
Skin conditions.
Contraindications : Serious heart conditions.
Applications :
Thermal baths.
Hydromassage.
Poultice therapy with hypothermic mud.
Attractions : These thermal springs are located close to Tolhuaca National Park, the ski trails of Malalcahuello, and Lonquimay sandy area.
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.
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