{"id":97112,"date":"2026-05-18T11:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/blog\/6-wonders-of-andean-araucania\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:53:01","slug":"7-wonders-of-andean-araucania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chile.travel\/en\/blog\/7-wonders-of-andean-araucania\/","title":{"rendered":"7 wonders of Andean Araucan\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Andean Araucan\u00eda<\/strong> is one of the most stunning circuits in southern Chile, famous for its volcanoes, monkey puzzle tree forests, lakes, and towns surrounded by nature. <\/p>\n\n

Between the mountain range and ancestral Mapuche culture, Andean Araucan\u00eda<\/strong> combines adventure, relaxation, and spots that look like they’re from another planet. If you’re planning to travel through Chile, these are seven wonders that can’t be missing from your itinerary<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Cover photo: @gcarinao.fotografia<\/a><\/p>\n\n

What to see in Andean Araucan\u00eda? <\/h2>\n\n

1. Melipeuco and Curacaut\u00edn: your gateways<\/h3>\n\n
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Photo: @exploramelipeuco<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Melipeuco and Curacaut\u00edn are two towns that serve as gateways to relaxation in Andean Araucan\u00eda<\/strong>, combining well-being and tourist services<\/strong> right in the heart of the mountains.<\/p>\n\n

Curacaut\u00edn<\/strong> stands out for its proximity to hot springs, mountain centers, and the Malalcahuello-Nalcas National Reserve<\/a>, which is home to the Lonquimay Volcano, as well as attractions like Salto de la Princesa<\/strong> and Salto del Indio<\/strong>. You can also enter the northern sector of Conguill\u00edo National Park<\/strong>, providing direct access to Captr\u00e9n Lagoon.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

Melipeuco<\/strong>, meanwhile, is located next to the southern entrance of Conguill\u00edo National Park<\/strong>. Additionally, from this town you can visit the imposing Truful-Truful Falls<\/strong>, the trail to the Sollipulli<\/a> volcano and glacier, and beautiful local waterfalls like Salto Carhuello.<\/strong> From here, you can also reach the China Muerta Reserve<\/strong> and Icalma.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n