Thermas del Sosneado
El Sosneado, Mendoza Province, Argentina
- Location
- El Sosneado, Mendoza Province, Argentina
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Thermas del Sosneado lies near El Sosneado, in Argentina's Andean Mendoza Province. Its sulfurous water emerges at roughly 35°C in a mountain setting, bathed either in an open-air pool or directly in the wild.
Insider tip — Thermas del Sosneado lies in a remote high-Andean valley of southern Mendoza province at roughly 2,100 m, reachable only via dirt roads through the stark cordillera landscape. The sulfurous springs are fed by hydrothermal systems linked to the active volcanic arc of the Southern Andes, and the area gained tragic fame as the crash site of the 1972 Andes plane disaster. Natural pools formed in the river canyon allow bathing with a direct view of permanent snowfields on the Chilean border peaks. The remoteness and geological grandeur make this one of Argentina's most memorable wild hot spring experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).