Health and wellbeing

Araucanía is a territory of harmonic contrasts, like skiing on the slopes of an active volcano and immersing yourself in the rich waters of a hot spring on the same day. The series of existing volcanic groups along the Andean-Lacustrine territory of the region, give rise to the highest concentration of hot springs in a single region of Chile. The Araucanía also houses the largest amount of Protected Wild Areas in the country, 13 in total, with extensive forests of araucarias, lakes and volcanoes. It is these elements that enrich the thermal experience offered by the region.

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Life outdoors Life outdoors
Life outdoors

Life outdoors

In almost every region there are circuits and trails to enjoy family or solitary walks, which relax and connect with nature. The geography and area characteristics make the Araucanía an ideal scenery for an outdoor healthy lifestyle and for practicing activities that take you closer to nature, like walks around the lake, bike rides, running, boat
Mapuche Ancestral Medicine Mapuche Ancestral Medicine
Mapuche Ancestral Medicine

Mapuche Ancestral Medicine

The Mapuche people are recognized by their knowledge on healing properties offered by nature, through diverse vegetable species,such as plants and nativeherbs. In the region there are diverse locations to visit medicinal gardens where mainly women, with a vast knowledge, prepare their medicines to ease the inhabitants in their communities and the
Healthy eating Healthy eating
Healthy eating

Healthy eating

This is another alternative that the area has to offer and that complements the visitors’ healthy experience. In Pucón, Villarrica and Curarrehue, it is possible to eat delicious and healthy preparations based on local organic and seasonal products; for example, changles, quila sprouts, quinua, digüeñes and piñones, among others.
Spa and other treatments Spa and other treatments
Spa and other treatments

Spa and other treatments

In addition to hot springs, in the Araucanía region there is a wide service offer related to health, relaxing and wellbeing in hotels, lodges and specialized centers, with a notorious variety of massages and treatments such as shiatsu, Bach flowers, reflexology, yoga, Pilates, reiki and places for practicing meditation, highlighting the existing
Hot springs Hot springs
Hot springs

Hot springs

The volcano activity in the Andes mountain range, with its underground cauldrons, keeps the area hot springs eternally warm and emerging, in places as pure as attractive. In some places it is also possible to find natural mud pools, as well as geysers that emerge from the rocks. There are over 15 hot spring options of different styles and prices,