Ojos del Caburgua (waterfalls)
In short
Turquoise pools and waterfalls in native forest near Caburgua Lake. The water comes from the lake, filtering through the volcanic ground.
Ojos del Caburgua are turquoise pools and small waterfalls set in Valdivian forest. The water is underground: it comes from Caburgua Lake and surfaces among the vegetation (source: Interpatagonia).
Things to do
- Walk the trails and viewpoints around the pools.
- Swimming: local guides from 2026 say it is not allowed (sources: El Camino Pucón; Datos Turísticos, June 2026). Follow the signs on site.
- Continue to other waterfalls in the area, such as Bellavista, Los Copihues, Carhuello and Carileufu (same source).
- Add Caburgua Lake and its beaches on the same day.
Getting there
From Pucón, take the road to Caburgua: there is a left turn-off in the Carhuello area, about 15 km according to Interpatagonia and 21 km according to Pucón Tourism, then about 2 km more (sources: Interpatagonia; puconchile.travel). Follow the road signs. You can get there by car or by bike.
Before you go
Access is through private grounds that charge an entrance fee; check the price on site. Wet rocks are slippery: wear shoes with good grip.
Where it is
- Area
- Lake District
- Town
- Pucón
-39.24682, -71.84288 · View on map · Source of the point (© OpenStreetMap contributors / Wikidata)
Today's conditions
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Villarrica Volcano on yellow technical alertCaution
Sernageomin raised Villarrica Volcano's technical alert from green to yellow on September 4, 2026; as of October 15 we found no change. Check sernageomin.cl and senapred.cl before heading up the volcano.
Checked October 15, 13:00 · Sernageomin · Not checked for more than 24 hours
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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