Termales de Sáchica
Sachica, Boyaca Department, Colombia
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sachica, Boyaca Department, Colombia
- Water type
- iron-rich, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Termales de Sáchica, in Boyacá department, Colombia, draws iron-rich bicarbonate water at 35°C. The site has indoor pools, a sauna and massage services in this Andean region known for its scenery.
Insider tip — Termales de Sachica emerge in the dry inter-Andean canyon of the Boyaca region, a landscape of cactus-studded limestone cliffs and pre-Hispanic archaeological sites near the sacred Villa de Leyva plateau. The iron-rich waters stain the surrounding rock in ochre and russet hues, signaling a mineral content shaped by ferruginous Cretaceous sediments that also color the famous red earth of this region. At 2,600 m elevation, bathing here offers cool highland air and wide views over Colombia's most historically rich countryside. The Muisca people held these springs sacred, and that sense of ancient connection with the land is still palpable.
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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 iron-rich & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.