Polloquere Hot Springs, Natural thermal pools in Putre, Chile
The Polloquere Hot Springs contain multiple pools of mineral-rich water with temperatures exceeding 60 degrees Celsius, set against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains.
The thermal waters of Polloquere emerged through geological formations shaped by ancient volcanic activity in the northern Chilean Andes over thousands of years.
The springs serve as a meeting point for local communities and travelers who share the tradition of using thermal waters for physical and mental restoration.
Visitors need to prepare for the 4,200-meter altitude by bringing adequate supplies, including water, food, and appropriate clothing for temperature variations.
The thermal pools maintain different temperature levels throughout the year, allowing visitors to observe flamingos, vicuñas, and alpacas in their natural environment.
Location: Putre
GPS coordinates: -18.91307,-68.99885
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:29
Hot springs form where geothermal activity or groundwater systems naturally heat water. This collection features such springs across volcanic zones, mountain ranges and remote areas on all continents. Each location has distinct mineral content and temperatures shaped by its underlying geology. In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon offers mineral-rich water in a lava field near Grindavík, while Deildartunguhver in the west produces one of Europe's most powerful hot springs. Pamukkale in Turkey's Denizli region displays terraced limestone pools formed by calcium-rich thermal water. The Széchenyi Baths in Budapest draw water exceeding 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) from nearly 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) below ground. In Wyoming, Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring shows intense colors produced by its size and thermophilic bacteria. Japan hosts numerous onsen, including Takaragawa in Gunma Prefecture along a river and Yubatake in Kusatsu with visible high mineral output. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano is known for macaques that bathe there. In North America, the collection spans Banff Upper Hot Springs in Alberta, Chena Hot Springs in Alaska and smaller sites such as Baker Hot Springs in Utah. Grutas Tolantongo in Hidalgo, Mexico, combines warm pools with river flows in a canyon. New Zealand's geothermal zones appear at Champagne Pool in Waiotapu and Hell's Gate Park near Rotorua.
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