Recepção do Thermas
Mossoro area, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Location
- Mossoro area, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 37 °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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Recepção do Thermas serves a thermal complex in the Mossoró area, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The sodium-chloride water runs near 37°C and feeds indoor pools, with massage and sauna also available.
Insider tip — Set in the semi-arid interior of Rio Grande do Norte near Mossoro — one of Brazil's salt-producing capitals — this thermal establishment draws on the region's remarkable artesian geology where warm brackish water rises from deep aquifers beneath the Potiguar sedimentary basin. The surrounding landscape of salt flats, caatinga brush, and wind turbines (the area is a major wind energy hub) gives it an otherworldly character. The sodium-chloride water has a slight saline taste and is said to benefit skin and joints. The establishment serves as both a medical spa and recreational facility for the local community.
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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 & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.