Experiences / Pucón & Araucanía
Huerquehue Lakes and Araucaria Trek
Ancient monkey-puzzle forests, waterfalls and mountain lagoons
- Duration
- 8 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 1–12
- Minimum age
- 10
- Cancellation
- Flexible
- Meeting point
- Pucón, Chile
- Operated by
- Fumarola Sur Aventura
Overview
Huerquehue National Park protects forests of araucaria trees, some over a thousand years old. The Los Lagos trail climbs past two waterfalls and a viewpoint over Lake Tinquilco, then levels out among a cluster of glassy lagoons reflecting the araucarias.
Your guide explains the forest's ecology and the importance of the pehuén tree to the Mapuche people. Finish the day with an optional soak in nearby hot springs.
Highlights
- Thousand-year-old araucaria forests
- Nido de Águila and Trufulfruful waterfalls
- Chico, Toro and Verde lagoons
- Optional hot springs
Included
- Transport from Pucón
- Naturalist guide
- Packed lunch
Not included
- Park entrance
- Hot springs fee
- Tips
Before you go
14 km round trip with 700 m of ascent.