Llaima

Llaima reaches 3,125 meters in elevation with two summit craters and features extensive glaciers covering its symmetrical cone structure in the Andes mountains.

The first documented eruption occurred in 1640, leading to a temporary halt in the Arauco War between Spanish forces and Mapuche communities.

The name derives from Mapudungun language, reflecting the indigenous connection to the land and their interpretation of volcanic activity as spiritual messages.

The Las Araucarias ski center on the western slopes provides winter sports facilities while scientific stations monitor volcanic activity throughout the year.

The volcanic structure contains over 40 recorded eruption periods, making it among the most active geological formations in South America.

Location: Cautín Province

Elevation above the sea: 3,125 m

GPS coordinates: -38.69569,-71.73048

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22