Aguas Termales de El Chorro (Oruro)

Aguas Termales de El Chorro near Oruro, Bolivia, are bicarbonate thermal springs located in the high-altitude Andean altiplano that surrounds one of Bolivia's most important mining and cultural cities. The springs emerge from the volcanic geology underlying the Department of Oruro, their bicarbonate-rich waters prized locally for digestive complaints and general relaxation. Oruro itself is renowned for its spectacular Carnival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event, and El Chorro's thermal springs provide a natural wellness counterpoint to the city's vibrant cultural calendar.