Puyehue National Park is one of the natural treasures that southern Chile holds for eco-tourism and adventure lovers. It is located in the province of Osorno and is part of the Southern Andes Temperate Rainforest Biosphere Reserve. It is divided into three regions that offer unique experiences to connect with the environment: Aguas Calientes, Antillanca, and Anticura.
Aguas Calientes: hot springs in the south of Chile
On this trip to Osorno, today we are heading to Aguas Calientes, a destination known for its natural hot springs, surrounded by native forests, mountains, and rivers. The entire landscape is a perfect combination for resting, enjoying well-being, and marveling at the natural surroundings.
Aguas Calientes is located about 80 km from Osorno, to the east of Lake Puyehue. It can be accessed by private vehiclepublic transportation to Entre Lagos, and from there take a transfertaxi. The road is completely paved.
The hot springs are the main attraction of this refuge in Puyehue National Park, with temperatures ranging from 37 to 42 °C. These mineral-rich waters with therapeutic properties come from geothermal sources associated with the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic system. They emerge as springs, loaded with minerals such as sulfur, calcium, magnesium, and sodium. In addition to the health benefits that regular visitors to the hot springs ly seek, a soak provides a sense of physical and mental relaxation and promotes deep rest.
The thermal experience can be complemented with walks in the forest and tours along different trails, observing flora and fauna, and enjoying the Andean landscape amidst a privileged nature, a place where the evergreen wet forest prevails, with abundant vegetation and constant humidity. Among the wildlife, one can observe foxes, nutria, dwarf monkeys, and endemic birds such as the black woodpecker, chucao, and correntina duck.
The complex has comfortable facilities for those who wish to take a break at any time of the year, family relaxation, a romantic getaway,self-care. Among the options, there are indoor and outdoor thermal pools, picnic areas, cabins, and camping. To make the most of your visit to Aguas Calientes, there are spa services, massages, and wellness treatments.
Miriam Coronel 
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How to get here: Access is mainly from OsornoEntre Lagos, following the International Route 215 eastward. At kilometer 76, there is a detour via route U-485 that leads to the sectors of Aguas Calientes and Antillanca.
