Balneario dos Caldeirões
Iguatu, Ceara, Brazil
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Iguatu, Ceara, Brazil
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
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
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Balneário dos Caldeirões welcomes bathers in Iguatu, Ceará state, northeastern Brazil. Its sodium-chloride thermal water, around 38°C, fills indoor pools, complemented by massage and sauna services.
Insider tip — Located near Iguatu in the Meio-Norte region of Ceara, this balneario sits in the semi-arid sertao landscape defined by caatinga vegetation, seasonal rivers, and the dramatic light of the Brazilian northeast. The thermal caldeiroes — natural basins — fill with warm artesian saline water that provides relief from the surrounding dry heat. The facility is a beloved local institution serving communities across the Iguatu microregion. Early morning visits offer the best experience, with cooler air temperatures contrasting pleasantly with the warm pool waters.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.