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Aguas Calientes is a lovely thermal
center with its own volcanic activity, located in the Tenth Region
of the Lakes, amidst dense forests that are nourished by the area's
numerous water basins and rivers.
Aguas Calientes Hot Springs boasts a
secluded location amidst an unforgettable landscape of mountains,
lakes, rivers, and forests abundant in native species of flora and
fauna. This place is paradise for those who just want to relax and
forget about the stress brought on by daily city life while enjoying
nature and fresh air.
Aguas Calientes is located 50 miles (80 km.) east of the city of
Osorno and 19 miles (30 km.) from Entre Lagos, a picturesque and
touristy town next to Puyehue Lake.
These super hot, hyperthermic waters rise from the ground with
temperatures ranging from 135°F to 164°F (57ºC to 75ºC).
They have a moderate concentration of minerals that include oligominerals,
chlorides, sodium, and lithium. They are recommended for the relief
of symptoms brought on by rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, sciatica,
gynecological illnesses, respiratory illnesses, skin conditions
and illnesses affecting the nervous system. This type of water should
not be used by people with rheumatoid fever, pregnant women or anyone
with tuberculosis.
Visitors are invited to enjoy a hot, relaxing bath in the thermal
center's pool, or if you prefer, in one of the area's natural springs.
There are many activities in and around the area such as sport
fishing, hiking, observing nature and taking photos, etc. There
are also areas where families can sit down to a picnic meal surrounded
by nature.
If you like to ski you should visit Antillanca, a ski center located
on the hillside of the Casablanca Volcano. If you prefer the water,
the town of Entre Lagos might suit you better. Here you can go swimming
and participate in other water sports in Puyehue Lake.
When to go
Year round.
How to get there: From Santiago
to Osorno, 588 miles (940 km.) by highway, from Osorno to Aguas
Calientes Hot Springs, 50 miles (80 km.) along a less traveled
road. Location
Check out our flights
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Hotels
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 Termas
Puyehue Hotel
Route 215, Km 76, Osorno, Puyehue
Part of Puyehue National Park. Features 184 rooms equipped
with everything you need for the best in rest and relaxation.
Also features restaurants, a boutique, gym, hair salon, a nursery,
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Facilities
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Besides bathing in the pools and natural springs, Aguas Calientes
also offers steam baths and mud baths, ideal for revitalizing the
entire body, relaxing the joints and muscles, and improving your
skin's condition.
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Water Type
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- Hypothermic waters (135°F to 164°F/57ºC to 75ºC)
- Moderate mineralization
- Oligominerals
- Chloride
- Sodium
- Lithium
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Indications
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- Rheumatism
- Respiratory Illnesses
- Arthritis
- Neuralgia
- Sciatica
- Gynecological illnesses
- Skin conditions
- Illnesses of the nervous system
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Discrepancies
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- Rheumatoid fever
- Pregnancy
- Tuberculosis
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Applications
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- Thermal baths
- Steam baths
- Mud baths
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Photographs
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Attractions
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Antillanca Ski Center: It is located
on the Casablanca Volcano, 61 miles (98 km.) from Osorno. Antillanca
means "Jewel of the Sun" and it boasts smooth slopes of
dry snow with different levels of difficulty for all types of skiers.
The ski center has 4 drag lifts and 1 chair lift. Because it is
within the limits of Puyehue National Park, there is a wide variety
of recreational activities for those who enjoy skiing as well as
for those who just like to stroll around the area. More
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Puyehue National Park: This park
is characterized by its dense forests, volcanic terrain, and numerous
riverbeds and water basins. It features excellent facilities and
a system of signs that allow visitors to fully enjoy the area's
attractions and all they have to offer. More
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Lake Puyehue: Its name means "place
of puyes", puyes are a type of small white fish. Surrounded
by lush forests, the lake has a surface area of 37,680 acres (15,700
hectares) and is situated at 679 ft. (207 m.) above sea level. The
international freeway runs along the southern shore towards the
Cardinal Antonio Samoré Customs Complex.
Entre Lagos: Located on the western
side of Puyehue Lake, Entre Lagos used to be a lumber port and the
site where trains arrived and loaded up products from the Puyehue
and Ranco lakes to export to other parts of the country. It is currently
a small town dedicated to tourism with a population of about 3,500.
Lake Rupanco: The name means "water
that passes by here". It boasts a surface area of 55,200 acres
(23,000 hectares) and is only 6 miles (10 km) away from Puyehue
Lake. It is somewhat narrow and elongated, encircled by native forests.
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Activities
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- Baths and other thermal activities.
- Fishing.
- Flora and fauna observation.
- Skiing.
- Hiking.
- Photography.
- Kayaking.
- Boat rides in the lake.
- Picnics.
- Swimming.
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