Relax at Chile’s Geometric Hot Springs: Day Trip from Pucón
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven wooden paths and steps
Overview
A short drive from Pucón, the Geometric Hot Springs combine Germán del Sol’s austere wooden architecture with bubbling volcanic waters. Spend an afternoon moving between 17 stone pools, steam-lined boardwalks, and native forest for an accessible, restorative day trip.
Relax at Chile’s Geometric Hot Springs: Day Trip from Pucón
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The first time you step onto the red-painted wooden walkways you feel the heat before you see it—the air thick with steam, a faint mineral tang, and the steady click of wood beneath your feet. The Geometric Hot Springs sit in a half-kilometer gorge inside Villarrica National Park, a string of 17 stone and cedar pools arranged like notes on a staff. Water pours from vents and channels, daring you to slow down, to move from one temperature to the next and let muscle and mind unwind.
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Adventure Tips
Bring quick-dry swimwear and a robe
Pools and decks are wet; a robe and flip-flops make moving between pools comfortable and keep you warm after hot soaks.
Hydrate and moderate hot-soak time
Alternate 10–15 minute soaks with rests and water—hot springs can spike heart rate and blood pressure quickly.
Use the wooden walkways
Stay on designated paths to protect understory vegetation and avoid slippery river edges.
Pack a small towel and waterproof pouch
Lockers are available but a dry towel and pouch for phone/camera keeps essentials safe from steam and splashes.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pudú (small woodland deer)
- Andean condor and other raptors seen soaring above ridgelines
History
The baths were fashioned by architect Germán del Sol to merge simple geometric structures with natural thermal channels inside Villarrica National Park.
Conservation
Stay on boardwalks, avoid soaps/sunscreens entering pools, and use provided waste bins—these measures protect delicate riparian vegetation and thermal sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Swimsuit
Primary gear for soaking—choose quick-dry fabric for comfort.
Robe or large towel
Keeps you warm between pools and on cooler afternoons.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Supportive shoes useful for the short trails and uneven boardwalk access.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is important before and after hot soaks; potable water is sold on site.