Baños Termales de San Mateo
San Mateo de Chuquibamba, San Martin, Peru
- Location
- San Mateo de Chuquibamba, San Martin, Peru
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 37 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Baños Termales de San Mateo, in San Mateo de Chuquibamba, San Martín region, Peru, draws bicarbonate thermal water at 37°C. Indoor pools, sauna and massage round out a visit to this Amazonian facility.
Insider tip — Banos Termales de San Mateo lies in the San Martin region of northern Peru, in the high jungle zone called selva alta at roughly 900 m where the Andes meet the Amazon. The springs emerge from deeply eroded Andean thrust sheets, and the surrounding cloud forest vegetation is exceptionally biodiverse. The road to these springs passes through some of Peru's most spectacular mountain scenery; the springs themselves are simple but authentic, used primarily by local Peruvian communities for weekend recreation.
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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 bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.