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Termas de Urmiri Bolivia

Urmiri, La Paz Department, Bolivia, Bolivia
Termas de Urmiri Bolivia
Location
Urmiri, La Paz Department, Bolivia, Bolivia
Water type
bicarbonate
Temperature
36 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
36 °C
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Termas de Urmiri is located in the small highland village of Urmiri in the Oruro Department of Bolivia, situated in the altiplano at approximately 3,700 metres above sea level, where calcic and bicarbonate thermal springs emerge from the geothermally active volcanic arc of the Andes to create one of Bolivia's most unusual high-altitude spa destinations in this vast plateau landscape. The calcium-bicarbonate mineral composition of Urmiri's hot springs carries properties valued in Bolivian and Andean therapeutic tradition for musculoskeletal and rheumatic relief, digestive support, and the systemic warming particularly beneficial in the cold, high-altitude environment of the Bolivian plateau. The surrounding altiplano landscape of Bolivia—with its vast salt flats, volcanic peaks, flamingo-populated lagoons, and the ancient heritage of Tiwanaku civilization—makes Termas de Urmiri a thermal experience inseparable from the geological and cultural grandeur of the world's highest navigable plateau.

Insider tip — Termas de Urmiri sits at over 3,500 m in the Bolivian Andes, making it one of the highest thermal resorts on the continent. The bicarbonate-rich waters emerge warm against a backdrop of barren altiplano and distant cordillera. The combination of altitude and mineral soak is said to ease altitude sickness, and the isolation guarantees near-solitude even on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.