Lonquimay Volcano
In short
A volcano in the Malalcahuello-Nalcas National Reserve. The Corralco ski area sits on its slope.
Lonquimay is a 2,865-meter stratovolcano inside the Malalcahuello-Nalcas National Reserve (source: Volcano Discovery). On 25 December 1988, after a century of quiet, a fissure opened on its northeast flank: the eruption lasted 13 months and built a new cone, Navidad (Christmas) Crater (sources: Volcano Discovery; Andean Geology).
Things to do
- Trek to Navidad Crater in summer, across volcanic sand and scoria (source: Sernatur, chile.travel).
- Skiing and snowboarding at Corralco, on its slope (same source).
- Mirador de Volcanes, on the road to Corralco, with views of Lonquimay, Tolhuaca and Callaqui volcanoes (source: Araucanía Andina).
Getting there
From Curacautín along route CH-181 towards Malalcahuello, then the road to Corralco. From Temuco it's about 120 km (source: Sernatur, chile.travel).
Before you go
Check Sernageomin's volcanic alert and the forecast. To enter the reserve you must register with the CONAF rangers (source: GoChile). In winter, carry snow chains.
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Protected area
- Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello
-38.37918, -71.58991 · 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
Volcanoes Viewpoint
A viewpoint on the road to Corralco overlooking Lonquimay, Tolhuaca and Callaqui volcanoes. No entrance fee.
Escondida Lagoon
A lagoon with a sunken forest, formed when lava from Lonquimay volcano blocked several streams.
Villarrica National Reserve (Sollipulli sector)
Protected area in the Sollipulli sector, near Melipeuco.