Peru hot springs travel guide

Peru surprises visitors with the sheer diversity of its hot springs, scattered between the Pacific coast, the high Andean plateaus, and the edge of the Amazon rainforest. Our guide lists 116 locations across the country, with a notable concentration around the Cusco region and Machu Picchu, where pools tucked into the mountains offer a welcome moment of relaxation after long days hiking the Inca trails.

In the Andes, water rising from volcanic ground has been woven into local life for generations, often in rustic mountainside settings surrounded by peaks and green valleys. Further east, toward the Amazon, a handful of springs blend into the tropical forest, creating an entirely different atmosphere, humid, lush, and immersive.

Traveling to these Peruvian hot springs usually means pairing the bathing experience with spectacular scenery and authentic Andean villages, away from the crowds, in a distinctly local and welcoming atmosphere.

When to go

Most common ideal season among mapped places: Saison sèche.