Conguillío National Park
Millennial araucarias and volcanic landscapes
Conguillío National Park showcases the imposing geological power of the Llaima Volcano across more than sixty thousand Andean hectares. Its legendary ancient monkey puzzle tree (araucaria) forests emerge amid vast fields of solidified volcanic lava and crater lakes such as Captrén and Arcoíris, creating an extraordinary landscape of contrasts.
Iconic trails like Sierra Nevada and Los Carpinteros invite travelers deep into the Andean woodlands to spot condors and Magellanic woodpeckers. Crowning the experience, the turquoise waters of Lake Conguillío welcome authorized paddle boating, cementing this mythical Araucanía destination as an unforgettable realm of volcanism, adventure, and living nature.
Plan your trip to Conguillío National Park
How to get there
How to get there by air
Fly into La Araucanía Airport (ZCO), 25 km south of Temuco. From there, take Route S-51 for about two hours to Melipeuco (southern gate) or Route 5 North toward Curacautín (northern gate). In both towns, you can rent a high-clearance vehicle, hire private transfers, or take local buses to the park gates.
How to get there by land
From Temuco, enter via the south through Cunco and Melipeuco (110 km) to reach the Truful Truful sector, or via the north through Curacautín (120 km) to Captrén. A third entrance is Los Paraguas via Vilcún. A high-clearance or 4×4 vehicle is essential for navigating unpaved interior lava roads, which often close during winter.
Must-Know Tips
Advance ticket purchase on pasesparques.cl is mandatory; strict daily capacity limits apply, and tickets are not sold at the gates. CONAF strictly forbids pets, open fires or camp stoves, and drones. Wear thermal layers, sturdy hiking shoes, bring water, and pack out all trash. Exercise caution regarding wild boars and rodents.
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