Caldas do Jorro
Tucano, Bahia State, Brazil
- Location
- Tucano, Bahia State, Brazil
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 52 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Located in the heart of Bahia's arid sertão region, Brazil, Caldas do Jorro offers a unique thermal experience. The sulphurous and trace-element-rich waters are traditionally associated with relaxation. Visitors can soak in the natural hot springs surrounded by the lush tropical landscape. A hidden gem for those seeking an authentic Brazilian spa experience.
Insider tip — Caldas do Jorro is Brazil's hottest natural spa, its thermal water erupting at 52°C from deep Cretaceous sandstone in the semi-arid Bahian interior, a landscape of caatinga scrub where cacti and bromeliads define the silhouette. The resort town of Tucano grew up entirely around the springs and maintains a remarkable concentration of public and private thermal pools, some fed by artesian wells that flow without pumping. The water is so abundant that streets were once flooded by thermal flows during infrastructure works. Visit during the Brazilian winter from June to August when the caatinga air is cool and the contrast with the hot pools is at its most pleasurable.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 52 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.