aguas termales el chorro
Tipitapa, Managua, Nicaragua
- Location
- Tipitapa, Managua, Nicaragua
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Aguas Termales El Chorro, in Tipitapa near Managua, Nicaragua, flows at 42°C with a marked sulfurous character. The site is enjoyed as wild bathing in a natural open-air pool close to Lake Managua.
Insider tip — Aguas Termales El Chorro lies near Tipitapa, a town on the volcanic corridor east of Lake Managua in Nicaragua, where geothermal activity from the Managua volcanic field pushes hot sulfurous water to the surface. The strong rotten-egg scent is a clear sign of hydrogen sulfide, which locals prize for skin and respiratory ailments. The pools are set in a flat tropical landscape with views toward distant volcanic cones; go early morning to bathe before midday heat intensifies.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.