Volcanoes in Chile

Explore 11 volcanoes in Chile — their history, geology, eruptions and how to visit them.

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Calbuco Volcano: The Waking Giant of Patagonia - Hiking & History

Explore Calbuco, the volcano that stunned the world with its 2015 eruption. Discover its rugged trails, ancient Alerce forests, and the dramatic landscapes of Chile's Lake District.

📍 Los Lagos Region, Chile
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Caldera with Lava Dome

Chaitén Volcano: The Rhyolitic Monster of Patagonia - Eruption & Rebirth

Discover Chaitén, the volcano that woke up after 9,000 years. Explore the dramatic 2008 eruption, the evacuation of Chaitén town, and the unique rhyolitic lava dome in Pumalín Park.

📍 Los Lagos Region, Chile
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Copahue Volcano: The Acid Waters of the Andes - Hiking & Hot Springs

Discover Copahue, the active stratovolcano straddling the Chile-Argentina border. Explore its hyper-acidic crater lake, the therapeutic Termas de Copahue, and its recent eruptive history.

📍 Biobío Region, Chile / Neuquén, Argentina
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Lascar

The most active volcano in the northern Chilean Andes, famous for its frequent vulcanian explosions and high-altitude setting.

📍 Antofagasta Region, Chile
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Licancabur: The Mirror of the Andes

A complete guide to climbing Licancabur, the sacred volcano on the Chile-Bolivia border. Discover the NASA Mars research, the Inca summit ruins, and the legendary Laguna Verde.

📍 Chile/Bolivia Border
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Llaima

One of the largest and most active volcanoes in Chile, towering over the ancient araucaria forests.

📍 Araucanía Region, Chile
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Lonquimay

A beautiful, symmetrical stratovolcano in the Chilean Andes, famous for its recent Christmas eruption in 1988.

📍 Araucanía Region, Chile
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Mount Hudson

A powerful and remote stratovolcano in Chilean Patagonia, known for its catastrophic 1991 eruption.

📍 Aisén Region, Chile
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Ojos del Salado

The highest volcano on Earth and the second-highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere. A high-altitude giant in the Atacama Desert hosting the world's highest lake.

📍 Atacama Region (Chile) / Catamarca (Argentina)
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Osorno Volcano: The Fuji of South America

With its perfect snowy cone reflecting in Lake Llanquihue, Osorno is the symbol of the Chilean Lake District. A paradise for skiers and climbers.

📍 Los Lagos Region, Chile
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Villarrica

One of Chile's most active volcanoes, featuring a permanent lava lake and ancient araucaria forests.

📍 Araucanía Region, Chile
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