Balneário Termas do Caldas
Missao Velha, Ceara, Brazil
- Location
- Missao Velha, Ceara, Brazil
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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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.
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Balneário Termas do Caldas, in Missão Velha, Ceará state, Brazil, offers thermal water at 40°C, pH 7.3. Indoor pools, massages, and a sauna are available to visitors.
Insider tip — Balneario Termas do Caldas sits in the semi-arid Cariri region of Ceara state at approximately 7.4°S, where deep artesian wells tap into geothermally heated water in the Precambrian crystalline basement. The warm thermal water at around 40°C offers a counterintuitive oasis experience in the hot, dry caatinga landscape. Northeast Brazilian thermal spas are less internationally known than their southern counterparts but serve an important role in regional health and leisure tourism. The facility draws visitors from Cariri's urban centers including Juazeiro do Norte.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °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.