Llaima Volcano
In short
A 3,125 m stratovolcano inside Conguillío National Park and one of the most active in Chile.
Llaima is the volcano of Conguillío National Park: a 3,125-meter stratovolcano and one of the most active in Chile (source: Araucanía Andina). Its lava flows shaped much of the park's landscape, such as Arcoíris Lagoon (same source).
Where to see it
- Sierra Nevada trail: leads to a viewpoint facing Llaima, overlooking the park's lakes (source: Sernatur, chile.travel).
- Captrén viewpoint: just before the north entrance to Conguillío National Park (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- Skiing in winter: Las Araucarias ski center is on the volcano's western slope, in the Los Paraguas sector, about 79 km from Temuco (source: Araucanía Andina).
- Trekking and lagoons: Captrén, Arcoíris and Conguillío Lake are in the same park (source: Sernatur, chile.travel).
Before you go
Check Sernageomin's volcanic alert before you travel. Climbing the volcano is high-mountain terrain: only go with a guide and proper gear. Park tickets are sold online at pasesparques.cl.
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Protected area
- Parque Nacional Conguillío
-38.69569, -71.73048 · View on map · Source of the point (© OpenStreetMap contributors / Wikidata)
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.
Nearby or similar
Escorial Lagoon
A lagoon by the road to Lolco that appeared when lava from Lonquimay volcano flooded a forest.
Las Araucarias Ski Resort
A ski resort on the western slope of Llaima volcano, in the Los Paraguas sector, about 79 km from Temuco.
Captrén Lagoon
A lagoon in the northern sector of Conguillío National Park, with a trail among araucarias.