Las Termas (hot springs) de Llancahue

This is a land of volcanoes and hot springs up and down the range of Andes mountains. I took advantage of a couple of dry days to visit Llancahue Island, about 50 minutes by boat from Hornopirén. It's a wonderful setting to rest and enjoy the natural hot springs. First, we board the Miska II in Hornopirén.


Soon we see the hotel and hot springs complex as we approach the wharf on Llancahue Island.


The natural hot springs feed into two pools where the tourists can enjoy spectacular views. The food and service were excellent.



I hiked up the mountain behind the hotel, on a steep and muddy trail that enters the dense forest. What a view! This is looking northwest at various islands and the irregular coast of the mainland.



Coming next: A visit to Quintupeu Fjord, where a German warship hid away in 1915 while making some repairs.