Aguas Termais - Caldas Do Jorro
Caldas do Jorro, Bahia State, Brazil
- Location
- Caldas do Jorro, Bahia State, Brazil
- Water type
- bicarbonate, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 48 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Effortless float
LowHigh
Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Aguas Termais Caldas do Jorro draws remarkably hot bicarbonate and sodium-chloride water, close to 48°C, in Caldas do Jorro, Bahia state, Brazil. Indoor pools, massage and a sauna round out the visit.
Insider tip — Caldas do Jorro in the Tucano Valley of Bahia is one of Brazil's most unusual thermal destinations: artesian wells drilled through the semi-arid sertao produce water at 48°C that gushes naturally to the surface, hence the name (jorro means gushing). The mineral content is dominated by bicarbonates and trace sodium, reflecting long residence time in deep Paleozoic aquifers beneath the Bahian sedimentary basin. The surrounding caatinga landscape of cacti and dry thornscrub heightens the surreal quality of abundant warm water in a drought-prone region. Multiple public pools at different temperatures allow gradual acclimatization.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 48 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.