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Lago Termal

Presidente Juscelino, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Lago Termal
Location
Presidente Juscelino, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Water type
thermal, bicarbonate
Temperature
37 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
37 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Lago Termal — 'Thermal Lake' — is a thermal bathing establishment in Brazil, drawing on the naturally warm mineral waters that emerge from deep geothermal aquifers in the Brazilian interior to fill a lake-style bathing area, a format popular in Brazil's thermal resort towns particularly in Goiás and western Minas Gerais where the Caldas Novas and Rio Quente thermal districts have pioneered large-scale thermal lake swimming as a form of balneotherapy and aquatic leisure. The lake format maximizes the sensory experience of immersion in warm mineral waters in an open natural setting, contrasting with the enclosed pool culture of European thermal traditions. Brazil's thermal lakes attract families and wellness visitors year-round in the warm tropical and subtropical climates of the country's interior.

Insider tip — Set amid the cerrado savanna of central Minas Gerais near the Sao Francisco River basin, this thermal lake benefits from warm artesian waters filtered through ancient quartzite and limestone formations of the Sao Francisco Craton. The cerrado landscape — with its twisted trees and seasonal grasses — surrounds the pools in a distinctly Brazilian natural setting far from mass tourism. Water temperatures are comfortable year-round, and the site draws locals from small towns across the northern Minas interior. Visit in the dry season (April to September) for clear skies and lower humidity.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 37 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.