Banos Termales Collpa Apacheta
Collpa Apacheta, Puno, Peru
- Location
- Collpa Apacheta, Puno, Peru
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 36 °C
- pH
- 8
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
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In Collpa Apacheta, Puno region, this bicarbonate hot spring flows at 36°C with a pH of 8. Indoor pools, massage and a sauna accompany bathing on the Peruvian altiplano.
Insider tip — Banos Termales Collpa Apacheta rises at an exceptionally high altitude near Puno, in the altiplano zone approaching Lake Titicaca at roughly 3900 m. The thermal waters here are mild in temperature due to the distance from active volcanic centers, with a bicarbonate character leaching from the Andean limestone and volcanic tuffs. The treeless altiplano landscape is stark and windswept; the local Quechua and Aymara communities regard the hot springs as sacred sites marked by traditional stone apacheta cairns.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.