Balneario Virgen Del Quinche
Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua, Ecuador
- Location
- Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua, Ecuador
- Water type
- sulfurous, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
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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Balneario Virgen Del Quinche sits in Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua Province — Ecuador's famed hot-spring town. Sulfurous, bicarbonate water at 40°C, with indoor pools, massage and a sauna.
Insider tip — Balneario Virgen Del Quinche sits near Banos de Agua Santa in Tungurahua province, directly in the thermal shadow of Tungurahua volcano whose persistent activity heats the groundwater. The coordinates place this spot in the famous hot springs corridor of central Ecuador at around 1800 m, where the volcano's flanks channel mineral-rich waters into town balnearios. The town of Banos is a pilgrimage site combining religious devotion to the Virgin with thermal culture; attend Sunday mass at the Basilica before heading to the pools for the full cultural experience.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.