Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe 49, Primavera 2023

Hot Springs in Chile
Chile is a tricontinental country, that is to say, it is composed of three
geographical zones: continental, insular and Chilean Antarctic. Both,
the Andes mountain range, covering approximately 2,500 miles (4,000
km), and the 90 potentially active volcanoes within the 'Pacific ring
of fire' are highlights of this region. From the volcanoes, over 275 hot
springs are born with healing properties and are rich in minerals, from
the arid Atacama Desert in the north, to the abundant vegetation of the
south.
Quinamavida and Panimavida are located in the south of Maule, their
hotels are known for their history and colonial architecture, typical of the
region, offering thermal spas, treatments with mud and volcanic stones,
geothermal baths with herbs/salts, steam baths and clay treatments.
Meanwhile, the largest hot springs concentration in South America is
located in La Araucanía, Los Ríos and Los Lagos. This region has a
prominent tourism industry, featuring internationally recognized lodges
with distinctive architecture allowing for connection with nature and
offering thermal wellness programs.
Pucon, in Araucania, is recognized for being the 'capital of adventure
tourism' with ski centers, rafting, trekking, national parks and a vast
array of thermal waters, including diverse thermal pools, annual
memberships and spa services.
Approximately 90 minutes away, in Los Rios, sit the geometric hot
springs of Coñaripe, distinguished by its creative and innovative design:
a large wooden footbridge, approximately 1,659 feet (500 meters) long,
that runs along 20 pools around the southern jungle of the Villarrica
National Park.
The Huilo-Huilo Biological Reserve is an excellent thermal choice with
a variety of pools, thermal baths made of volcanic stone or native
wood, saunas and mineral mud pools, ideal for experiencing relaxation
and tranquility, enjoying the beauty of the rainforest and native fauna.
Activities such as hiking to the volcano, zip-lining and horseback riding.
Stay in cabins, lodges or hotels designed with the concept of 'magical
forests' inviting guests to appreciate the natural environment.
Chilean Patagonia has about 70 hot springs, however Puyuhuapi
stands out for its remote location with lodges, hostels and cabins with
typical and gourmet local cuisine. Find indoor and outdoor thermal
pools, and a spa offering treatments such as thermal hydromassage
with aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, milk baths and wine therapy. There
are also fitness facilities and activities such as hiking and kayaking.
This itinerary is recommended for those who want to resonate with
volcanic energy, alongside ancient forests, rivers, lakes, routes and
exotic trails in Chile, to live a transformative thermal tourism experience.
By Jessica Heredia, Consciencia Wellness
www.conscienciawellness.com
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