Natural hot spring · Chile
Termas El Sauce
Chile · 7.4 miles southwest of La Junta
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- La Junta (7 mi / 12 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Termas El Sauce
Termas El Sauce is a natural hot spring in Chile, about 7.4 miles southwest of La Junta. The nearest large city is Coyhaique, roughly 109 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Termas El Sauce. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -44.02913, -72.53329.
Getting there
- Nearest town: La Junta. The spring is about 7.4 miles (12 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Coyhaique, about 109 miles (175 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Termas El Sauce
- Termas del Ventisquero Not recorded
- Small thermal spring in the seawater Not recorded
- Termas de Porcelana Not recorded
- Géiser de Porcelana Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Termas El Sauce?
Termas El Sauce is in Chile, about 7.4 miles southwest of La Junta. The GPS coordinates are -44.0291, -72.5333.
Can you soak at Termas El Sauce?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Termas El Sauce?
The closest listed spring is Termas del Ventisquero, about 24 miles south. Small thermal spring in the seawater is about 33 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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