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Huife Hot Springs boasts a favorable location immersed in a spectacular
Andean landscape in the Ninth Region of Chile. The Hot Springs are
located next to the Liucura River, about 20 miles northeast of Pucon,
approximately 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. Its backdrop is
the grand Villarrica Volcano.
To get here, visitors can take a bus from Temuco to Pucón
and from Pucón to the Hot Springs. Renting a car in Temuco
is also a possibility. Half of the road to the Hot Springs is asphalt
and the rest of the way is gravel, but nevertheless in good condition.
Water temperatures fluctuate between 100°F and 136°F (38°C
and 58°C) with a pH of 8.8-8.9. These hyperthermic water contain
alkaline, sulfates, chlorides, carbon, sodium, potassium, and calcium.
But the sulfates of sodium and potassium are the dominating minerals.
The waters at Huife Hot Springs are recommended for the relief
of stress, fatigue, arthritis, rheumatism, hypertension, and skin
conditions such as acne.
Another alternative is to combine baths in the hot springs with
cold baths in the Liucura river. This therapy causes blood vessels
to constrict either maintaining or increasing blood pressure and
thus, helping circulation. This type of bath also helps eliminate
liquids that are retained by the body.
Aside from the bathing activities, guests can also participate
in hikes and nature walks around the area, go horseback riding,
or observe native flora and fauna, while simply enjoying the spectacular
panorama. Some attractions that stand out are the lovely native
forest featuring Araucaria trees (species of pine) and the hanging
bridge made of trunks over the Liucura river. This river invites
visitors to venture out in boating and fishing excursions. There
are also places nearby to buy souvenirs.
Because of the resort's proximity to Pucón, visitors can
easily get to this touristy town for a day on the beach, to participate
in water sports and activities, and enjoy the nightlife in the clubs,
pubs and Casino. In addition, you will find a variety of crafts
made by Mapuches, an indigenous group of people in the south of
Chile.
Another option is a visit to one or more of the marvelous National
Parks in this part of the country. One example is the Villarrica
National Park that embraces the Villarrica volcano and looks out
on the Quetrupillan and Lanin volcanoes. One can only access this
park through Pucón. It boasts beautiful forests of coigüe
trees, spectacular views, and ancient volcanic caves, the aftermath
of volcanic eruptions.
In the wintertime, the Villarrica Volcano opens its ski center
to visitors while in the summer, you can participate in climbing
excursions to the volcano´s peak where you get a clear view
of the lakes within the region and the mountainous panorama.
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When to go
Year round.
How to get there
Santiago - Temuco, 362 miles (580 km) along Route 5 South.
Temuco - Pucón, 21 miles (33 km) northeast. From Pucón
you must continue on the road that heads towards Caburgua
Lake, go about 8 miles (13 km) until you get to the detour
that leads you towards Huife Hot Springs. Location
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Hotels
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Huife
Hotel
& Hot Springs
Road to Pichares Km 32 Pucón. Pucón
Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, lymphatic relaxation and reflexology
massages, hiking trails, game rooms, and conference rooms for
a capacity of up to 40 people. |
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Facilities
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Huife Hot Springs boasts a first-class, modern hotel infrastructure
that is open year round with facilities suitable for a relaxing
family vacation. The resort features outdoor pools, one of them
containing quartz pebbles for a reflexology massage while you bathe.
There are also individual pools and natural pools by the river that
are bordered with stone. The Hot Springs feature gastronomic facilities
and hydromassage services, sauna, therapeutic massages such as relaxation,
reflexology, lymphatic, algaetherapy, and fangotherapy. We currently
offer Reiki therapy which allows the individual to acquire an equilibrium
of all three physical, mental and spiritual aspects.
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Water Type
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- Hyperthermic waters (100°F to 136°F/38ºC to 58°C)
- Alkaline.
- Sulfated.
- Chloride.
- Carbonated.
- Basic pH of 8.8 – 8.9.
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Indications
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- Arthritis.
- Rheumatism.
- Hypertension.
- Renal Illnesses.
- Stress.
- Exhaustion.
- Skin diseases.
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Discrepancies
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- Mainly habitual, serious heart ailments.
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Applications
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- Thermal Baths.
- Sauna.
- Hydromassage.
- Fangotherapy.
- Algaetherapy.
- Cold and hot baths.
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Photographs
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Attractions
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Native Forest, Villarrica National Park, Pucón, Villarrica
Lake and Volcano.
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Activities
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Baths and other thermal activities,
photography, hiking, short excursions, horseback riding, observing
flora and fauna. In the nearby city of Pucon: beaches, water sports,
clubs and pubs. Activities Index
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