Chufquén Waterfall

Waterfalls Melipeuco

In short

A waterfall near Melipeuco, on the road toward Sollipulli volcano.

Salto del Chufquén is a waterfall in a green canyon surrounded by native forest, near Melipeuco, on the way to Sollipulli volcano (source: Araucanía Andina).

Things to do

  • Walk to the waterfall: the trail is fairly easy and crosses a forest; suitable for most visitors (source: Araucanía Andina).
  • Picnics, photography and birdwatching (same source).
  • Combine with the Sollipulli sector of Villarrica National Reserve.

Getting there

From Melipeuco, on the road towards Sollipulli volcano (source: Araucanía Andina).

Before you go

Ask Melipeuco's tourist office about access and any fee. Wear shoes with grip: rocks near the water are slippery.

Today's conditions

No conditions have been added for this area yet.

Information from official sources, with the date of the last check. Confirm with the source before you go: araucania.tours informs, it does not guarantee conditions.