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Wild hot springs near La Junta

With the hot spring waters covering our bodies, we beheld the wild natural environment around, where the hand of man has barely taken part.

We arrived in the field owned by the Berger family on a sunny morning. The fresh air invaded our noses and announced the beginning of a promising day. We had reached El Sauce hot springs and we did not take long to come close to the pools.

We were sitting, resting our backs on the wooden braces with the rest of our bodies immersed in the pool. The water was warm, the temperature was very pleasant. We felt ourselves floating and we wished we never had to get out.

We enjoyed the hot spring water with excellent properties in the middle of the unpolluted nature. In spite of being away from the populated areas, it was a pleasure indeed.

It was then when we imagined the owners of that private venue discovering the phenomenon emerging from these lands so many times visited on foot or on horseback. He must have wondered what kind of healing properties the hot waters springing from the well contained.

Today, after a very long time, we were the ones to observe where the hot water came from. It springs from inside the earth with extraordinary strength and it seems as if it would never end. Quite mysteriously, steam emerged from a hole under the trees.

A large well collected that water that springs at 80 degrees surprising everyone with its movement and the bubbles at the bottom. It joins a cold water mountain creek to give shape to the pool where visitors bathe.

The natural environment with very neat grass, a beautiful tree grove and plenty of flowers provided a special, pleasant atmosphere to our bath. An essential element to manage the desired relax.

We cannot talk about a traditional hot spring resort, but we can mention a well with exceptional features. Located in a wild venue, it is open to visitors provided that prior notice is given to the owner. And, although there is no electricity, it may be visited even at night.

A few meters away, across a wooden footbridge with rails, we reached a cabin where changing rooms, toilets and showers were available. Nearby, there was a resting area with many deck chairs in the open air or undercover to relax after the bath.

The hot springs turned out to be an alternative therapy to manage physical balance and peace. We succeeded in fulfilling our wish, without any luxury and without disturbing nature.

Contact

El Sauce

Km 17 cno a Raúl Marín Balmaceda, (6010000) , La Junta, XI Región Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
Cel: +56 987375645

See also: Hotels in La Junta and other accommodation venues