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Termas de Porcelana

Hornopiren, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Termas de Porcelana
Location
Hornopiren, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Termas de Porcelana is one of Chile's most celebrated wild thermal springs, located in the remote Palena province of Chilean Patagonia, accessible only by boat or on foot through days of wilderness travel amid the ancient alerce forests and glacial rivers of one of the most pristine landscapes on earth. The spring takes its name from the white porcelain-like siliceous mineral deposits that the geothermally rich water lays down around the spring's edges, creating a striking natural bathing environment of immaculate white mineral formations against the deep green of the Patagonian rainforest. Termas de Porcelana is widely considered one of the most beautiful and remote natural hot springs in the world.

Insider tip — Termas de Porcelana is one of Chilean Patagonia's most celebrated remote hot springs, reached only by boat across the Comau Fjord followed by a multi-hour jungle hike. The volcanic springs cascade over white mineral-encrusted rocks—the porcelain-like deposits that give the site its name—into pools surrounded by temperate rainforest waterfalls. Arriving after the boat journey makes the soak feel truly earned.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).