Hot Springs - Los Pozones
The Los Pozones are situated in a very beautiful valley next to Huerquehue National Park. There are seven different natural stone pools, each with a different water temperature. If the water gets too hot you can cool down in the Liucura River, which flows next to the pools. The Los Pozones hot springs are also open at night, the maximum stay is limited to three hours. They are open all year round, but in winter they valley might be flooded by the Liucura river.
Getting there
During the summer months, Buses JAC goes to the Los Pozones hot springs at 13.30 from Pucón for $1.000 one way, returning at 19.00. In winter, please check with the bus company for details. If you are with a small group, it might be worth considering to rent a taxi from Pucón (approx. $20.000). The taxi drivers wait up to two hours at the entrance.
By car, the 65 km journey to the Los Pozones takes 1 hour. Drive past Pucón and follow the road to Caburgua. Turn right at km 40, following the signs to the Termas de Huife. Los Pozones are 2 km past Huife, the gravel road is suitable for all cars.
Facilities
Apart from the pools and toilets there are only limited facilities available, so bring your own picnic. In high season, a tiny cafeteria offers snacks and drinks.
There is a big sign at the entrance of the Los Pozones hot springs, telling us that it is not allowed to:
- have sex in the pools
- take drugs and alcohol
- carry guns and firearms
- steal flowers or plants.
Details
| Nr. of pools | 7 |
|---|---|
| Water temp. | 30-42°C |
| Entrance day | $3.500 |
| Entrance night | $4.500 |