Hot Springs in Curacautín
Termas Malleco
In short: There are four main hot spring resorts around Curacautín: Termas de Manzanar (18 km away on a paved road), Termas de Malalcahuello (about 30 km away, on the road to Lonquimay), Termas Malleco, formerly Termas de Tolhuaca, with geysers and a spring that flows at 86 °C (187 °F), and Termas Cañón del Blanco, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada volcano.
Key facts: hot springs in Curacautín
| Termas de Manzanar | 18 km from Curacautín on a paved road; 36-room hotel, outdoor thermal pool and hot tubs |
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| Termas de Malalcahuello | About 30 km away, on the road to Lonquimay; 27-room hotel with thermal pools |
| Termas Malleco (ex Tolhuaca) | Spring at 86 °C (187 °F) in a grotto with 8 geysers next to the Dillo River; no cell signal or wifi |
| Termas Cañón del Blanco | Curacautín–Lonquimay road, km 12: turn at Puente Manchuria and continue 13 km; tubs for 8 people, guesthouse and campground |
| High season | July and August: book ahead |
| What to bring | Swimsuit, towel, sandals and cash |
Information checked in October 2026. Opening hours, access and prices may change: confirm them before you travel.
The hot springs around Curacautín are pure relaxation. Surrounded by native nature, they are a must both in winter and in summer. Here is a list of the hot springs near Curacautín, so you can see which one is closest to where you are staying, or visit them all.
Frequently asked questions about the hot springs in Curacautín
Which hot spring is closest to Curacautín?
Termas de Manzanar, 18 km away on a paved road.
Which hot spring has geysers?
Termas Malleco (formerly Termas de Tolhuaca): its spring flows at 86 °C (187 °F) inside a grotto where eight geysers emerge, next to the Dillo River.
How do I get to Termas Cañón del Blanco?
On the road from Curacautín to Lonquimay, turn at Puente Manchuria at km 12 and continue 13 km. More details on Termas Cañón del Blanco.
Is there cell phone signal at the hot springs?
Not at several of them. Termas Malleco has no cell signal or wifi (only a satellite phone at the front desk).
Which hot springs are near Malalcahuello?
Termas Malalcahuello, in the village itself, and Manzanar, a few kilometers away on route CH-181.
More to see nearby: Termas Malalcahuello · Hotel Termas de Manzanar · Termas Malleco · Termas Cañón del Blanco
Updated on October 12, 2026