LOS OJOS DEL CABURGUA AND LAGO CABURGUA

This is the source of an underground river that flows into Lake Caburgua, forming eye-like wells. The water is a sumptuous shade of blue and green. 5 km away lies volcanic Lake Caburgua, with its warm waters surrounded by wooded hills. The black-sand beach is congested in summer (campsites, restaurants, etc.), but you can walk about 3 km around the lake (left-hand side) to a white-sand beach (a geological curiosity, due to crystalline rocks), also very popular in summer, where you can camp or stay in more comfortable hosterías . Avoid swimming, however. This beach is also accessible by car (please note that parking is not free). It's a lovely walk for the whole family: take photos, relax and take your time. From the Refugio Playa Blanca, a trail leads into the 118.2-hectare Namuncahue protected area, a distance of around 8.5 km to the base camp. Here, you can admire superb araucaria forests. A guardaparque will then have to accompany you to a fascinating and spectacular viewpoint over the lakes and volcanoes of the region (only about 4 km away, but beware, it's not all flat). Note also that these "eyes" are on two different private properties. Prefer the "Parque Ojos del Caburgua" option, which offers a prettier panorama.