Princesa Waterfall
In short
A waterfall of about 25 m dropping over columnar basalt on the La Gloria stream, 22 km from Curacautín on route CH-181. It has a Mapuche legend.
Salto de la Princesa is a waterfall of about 25 meters: the La Gloria stream drops over columns of basalt into the Cautín river, among ferns, moss and native forest (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- See the waterfall: about 500 meters from the road along an easy gravel path, fine for families (source: Araucanía Andina).
- The legend: in the Mapuche story told locally, princess Rayén and Nahuelcura leapt together from the rock rather than be separated (same source).
- Nearby: Salto del Indio, the Manzanar and Malalcahuello hot springs and, in winter, Corralco (same source).
Getting there
22 km from Curacautín on route CH-181 towards Malalcahuello, about 25 minutes by car (source: Araucanía Andina).
Before you go
Don't swim in the pool: the current is strong. Wet rocks are slippery, so wear shoes with grip. Go in daylight: there's no lighting (source: Araucanía Andina). Winter and spring bring more water; summer is calmer.
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Town
- Curacautín
-38.47468, -71.67251 · View on map · Source of the point (© OpenStreetMap contributors / Wikidata)
Today's conditions
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