Balneario Santa Lucía
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Honduras
- Location
- Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Honduras
- 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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Balneario Santa Lucía, in Santa Bárbara department, Honduras, fills its indoor pools with sodium-chloride water at 37°C. Sauna and massage services are available on site.
Insider tip — Balneario Santa Lucia sits in the Sula Valley foothills of the Santa Barbara department in northwestern Honduras, where warm springs seep from volcanic intrusions in the mountainous terrain. The facility serves local families who come for weekend recreation in a verdant tropical setting with shade trees and picnic grounds. Water temperatures are mild and the sodium-mineral content is reputed locally for skin and joint relief.
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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.