Malleco Waterfall
In short
A 49 m drop where Malleco Lagoon drains, inside Tolhuaca National Park.
Salto del Malleco is a 49-meter waterfall where Malleco Lagoon drains, inside Tolhuaca National Park, Curacautín district (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- Trail to the viewpoint: 2 km round trip among big native trees (source: Araucanía Andina).
- Combine with La Culebra trail, Lago Verde and Malleco Hot Springs (source: Sernatur, chile.travel).
Getting there
From Curacautín on a gravel road to Tolhuaca National Park. In summer any vehicle will do with care; in winter a 4×4 is recommended (source: Araucanía Andina).
Before you go
October and November bring more water from snowmelt. In winter the road is often poor and may have snow: check conditions with Curacautín's tourist office. Park entry is paid; pets are not allowed (source: Araucanía Andina).
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Town
- Curacautín
- Protected area
- Parque Nacional Tolhuaca
-38.21788, -71.82879 · 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.
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