Termas Valle de Colina
Terraced hot pools stepping down a bare Andean slope at the head of the Cajon del Maipo.
Updated 14 October 2026
At the head of the Cajon del Maipo, past Banos Morales, hot water emerges on a slope at around 2,500 metres and has been channelled into a series of stone-walled pools stepping down the hillside, each cooler than the one above, looking out over the valley and the peaks around it. There is no building - the site is open ground with a camping area, run by the local community, and the facilities are correspondingly basic. The road in beyond Banos Morales is the filter: rough gravel with exposed sections, and it closes with snow for much of the year.
What you'll find
- Terraced pools down a slope - each cooler than the one above.
- Bare Andean valley around - no building, just the hillside.
- Community run - with camping and basic facilities.
- A rough road in - the reason it stays relatively quiet.
When to go
November to April; snow closes the road in winter. A full day or an overnight stay.
What to expect
The access road is genuinely rough and small cars struggle. Facilities are minimal - basic toilets, no hot showers, no shop. It gets busy at summer weekends. Altitude and strong sun both apply.
Nearby
El Morado is down the valley; Banos Morales is on the way.
What to pack for Termas Valle de Colina
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
- Warm base layers - Merino or synthetic against the skin - never cotton, which chills when damp. Find on Amazon
- Layers for big temperature swings - Warm sun by day, near-freezing at night, even near the equator. Find on Amazon
- Shelter suited to the place - Tent, tarp or hut booking - match it to the terrain and rules. Find on Amazon
- Swimwear - Needed at most public thermal pools; some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Find on Amazon
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