Termas Menetue
Menetue, Araucania Region, Chile
- Location
- Menetue, Araucania Region, Chile
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Termas Menetué, in the Araucanía Region, Chile, taps sulfurous water at 42°C, pH 6.5. An open-air pool allows wild bathing at the foot of the Andean volcanoes.
Insider tip — Termas Menetue lies in the Andean foothills of the Araucania Region near coordinates 39.3°S, where the Sollipulli and Llaima volcanic complexes feed a network of hydrothermal systems. The sulfurous waters rise through fractured andesite and basalt, collecting minerals along their path before reaching the surface. Coigue-dominated native forest cloaks the surrounding hillsides, providing shade and a forest-bathing atmosphere. This is a relatively undeveloped site compared to nearby Pucon resorts, prized by those seeking a more natural thermal experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
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).