Aguas Termales De Sallihua
Sallihua, Puno, Peru
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Sallihua, Puno, Peru
- Water type
- sulfurous, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °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 de Sallihua, in the Puno region of Peru, offers sulfurous bicarbonate water at 40°C. It is enjoyed as wild bathing in a natural open-air pool on the high Andean plateau.
Insider tip — Aguas Termales De Sallihua lies very close to Hot Springs Poye in the Macusani plateau of Puno, sharing the same high-altitude volcanic geology at around 4400 m. The springs emerge from fractured ignimbrite flows and ash deposits left by the Macusani caldera system, producing sulfurous waters that stain the ground with yellow-orange mineral precipitates. The remoteness of the area means these springs remain almost entirely unknown to international tourism, making them a rare off-the-beaten-path geothermal discovery.
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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.