Balnearios Catavi
Catavi, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Location
- Catavi, Potosi Department, Bolivia
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Balnearios Catavi is a thermal facility in Catavi, Potosí Department, Bolivia. Its bicarbonate water emerges at around 35°C and feeds indoor pools. Massage services and a sauna round out this high-altitude Bolivian bathing spot.
Insider tip — Situated near the historic tin-mining town of Catavi at an altitude above 3,600 m on Bolivia's high altiplano, these thermal pools offer a rare warm refuge in one of the world's harshest inhabited landscapes. The bicarbonate waters emerge through fractured Paleozoic sediments, lightly mineralized and gentle on the skin. Mining heritage surrounds the area, with abandoned industrial structures contrasting with the natural hot springs. The extreme altitude means bathing here under the Andean sky is a genuinely otherworldly experience.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.