Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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This natural thermal bath in Chile — informally known for its admission price of 30 bolivianos or pesos — is a small, community-managed sulphurous hot spring offering affordable access to geothermally heated mineral water in the Andean tradition of communal thermal bathing. Small, unpretentious natural hot springs of this kind are found throughout the length of Chile's volcanic Andean cordillera, providing local communities and budget travellers with access to the therapeutic warmth and mineral richness of geothermal water without the formality or cost of established thermal resorts. The spring offers an authentic, accessible Chilean hot spring experience.
Insider tip — Located near Colchane on the Bolivian altiplano border at over 3 600 m elevation, this thermal bath offers an otherworldly high-altitude soaking experience. The sulfurous water at around 42°C emerges in a stark, windswept landscape of salt flats and volcanic peaks. The 30-boliviano entry fee keeps the site pleasantly uncrowded. Acclimatize for at least one day before visiting to fully enjoy the high-altitude thermal experience.