Volcanoes Viewpoint
In short
A viewpoint on the road to Corralco overlooking Lonquimay, Tolhuaca and Callaqui volcanoes. No entrance fee.
Mirador de Volcanes is in the Malalcahuello National Reserve, Corralco sector, Curacautín district. From here you can see Lonquimay volcano, its side cone Navidad Crater, Tolhuaca and, in the distance, Callaqui (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- Volcano photography and a view of Laguna Escondida (source: Araucanía Andina).
- Trek to Navidad Crater: the trail starts a few kilometers further down (same source).
- Nearby: Corralco ski resort (same source).
Getting there
On route R-785 towards Corralco; before the hotel entrance, take a road to the right. It's a dirt road with stretches of volcanic sand (source: Araucanía Andina).
Before you go
There's no entrance fee. It's closed by snow from winter until late spring. Take care with very low cars, park close to the hillside, and bring water and sunscreen (source: Araucanía Andina).
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Protected area
- Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello
-38.36325, -71.53033 · 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
Escondida Lagoon
A lagoon with a sunken forest, formed when lava from Lonquimay volcano blocked several streams.
Malalcahuello National Reserve
A reserve at the foot of Lonquimay volcano, with Navidad Crater, lagoons and araucaria forests.
Lonquimay Volcano
A volcano in the Malalcahuello-Nalcas National Reserve. The Corralco ski area sits on its slope.