Termales COODETUR Alfonso Aránguez
Matagalpa, Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua
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- Location
- Matagalpa, Matagalpa Department, 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
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
In the hills of Matagalpa, northern Nicaragua, Termales COODETUR Alfonso Aránguez taps a sulfurous spring at 42°C. Indoor bath, rotenburo-style outdoor bath, sauna and massage are offered, run as a local cooperative.
Insider tip — Termales Coodetur Alfonso Aranguez is a community-managed thermal facility in the Matagalpa highlands of northern Nicaragua, a coffee-growing region of rolling green mountains and cloud forest. The hot springs emerge from the geologically active Nicaraguan Depression, part of the Central American volcanic arc, carrying sulfurous mineralization typical of the region. Cooperatives like Coodetur represent a model of community tourism development pioneered in Nicaragua after the Sandinista era. The cool highland climate at 800 metres elevation makes the warm pools particularly inviting year-round, and the surrounding forest trails offer excellent birdwatching.
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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.