If you are passing through Chile and looking for the perfect place to rest during your trip, or simply a destination where you can disconnect from all the noise to find yourself, then these hot springs we bring you from Chile Travel are options you must consider.
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Chile’s hot springs from north to south
North zone
1. Polloquere Hot Springs in Arica and Parinacota
If you are in the far north of Chile and want to completely recharge your batteries, the Polloquere Hot Springs in Arica and Parinacota are the place you need.
3 hours from Putre on the southern slope of the imposing Salar de Surire, you will find this thermal water “pool” that will allow you to connect with the surrounding nature while you soak in waters that spring from underground aquifers and are highly rich in minerals.
2. Puritama Hot Springs in the Antofagasta Region
Just 30 kilometers north of San Pedro de Atacama, the Puritama Hot Springs are one of the best-kept secrets of Chile’s Norte Grande. Its eight natural crystal-clear pools, surrounded by cattails and typical highland vegetation, offer a unique experience of rest and reconnection at more than 3,400 meters above sea level.
The waters, rich in minerals and with a constant temperature of around 33°C, spring naturally between the rocks of the canyon, creating an oasis of calm in the middle of one of the most arid landscapes on the planet.
Central zone
3. Baños Colina Hot Springs in the Metropolitan Region
Disconnect from the city and connect with the sky at Baños Colina, in central Chile. Imagine soaking in steaming pools of water that spring naturally from the ground along the Colina River basin, nestled in the Andes Mountains and only 109 kilometers from Santiago.
These waters, naturally heated by the activity of the San José volcano and enriched with medicinal minerals, are perfect for recovering and resting while looking at the sky and the mountains.
4. Termas del Flaco, a must-see in O’Higgins
Termas del Flaco are located in the Andes Mountains, at 1,750 meters above sea level, in the O’Higgins Region, 75 kilometers east of San Fernando. There is a hotel with the same name for a longer stay and to enjoy these thermal waters with abundant beneficial minerals.
And when you combine the medicinal qualities of the waters with the perfect amount of heat and the incredible landscape that surrounds them, relaxation and rest are guaranteed!
South zone
5. Chillán Hot Springs
In the heart of the mountains of the Ñuble Region is the Nevados de Chillán Water Park, better known as Termas de Chillán. Its thermal pools are supplied with volcanic waters, rich in sulfur and magnesium, minerals recognized for their therapeutic properties.
Surrounded by an imposing high mountain landscape and lenga forests, the place offers a unique experience all year round, especially in winter, when the snow creates an unforgettable contrast with the heat of its waters.
6. Termas Geométricas
Termas Geométricas has more than 60 pure spring water pools, which spring from the earth at temperatures of up to 80°C and flow downhill between the walls of a ravine, covered in vegetation, in the middle of the native forests of the Villarrica National Park, in the southern part of the country.
Between Coñaripe and Pucón, at kilometer 16 of the park road, you reach this magnificent place called Geométricas because it is a structural work of art designed by Germán del Sol, which allows you to explore the ravine and soak in its multiple pools in a way that is as functional as it is beautiful. These hot springs look like something out of a fairy tale.
7. Botanical Thermal Park in Pucón
The Botanical Thermal Park, located on the outskirts of Pucón, in the Los Lagos Region, is a set of thermal pools that form a living garden. Its thermal pools of different temperatures are distributed among paths lined with native flora, ferns, and ancient trees, creating an atmosphere of total calm that invites you to disconnect from the world. For those looking for hot springs with an aesthetic and natural plus, this place is a must-visit in southern Chile.
8. Termas del Sol in Cochamó
In the Cochamó Valley, Termas del Sol is an oasis of rest located in the northern part of Chilean Patagonia, where the heat of the thermal waters contrasts perfectly with the wild immensity of the forests and rivers that surround them.
With facilities designed to make every visit a complete relaxation experience, these hot springs give you the ideal combination of comfort and pure nature. They are the perfect place to recharge your batteries before an adventure like the Carretera Austral.
