Baños Termales Larcay
Larcay, Apurimac Region, Peru
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Larcay, Apurimac Region, Peru
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- 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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Baños Termales Larcay, in Peru's Apurímac Region, offer bicarbonate thermal water at 36°C with an alkaline pH of 8. Open-air bathing in an Andean setting suited to unwinding.
Insider tip — Larcay's thermal springs emerge in the Apurimac region near the headwaters of the Apurimac River, one of the Amazon's most distant sources, amid Andean highland terrain at over 3,000 meters. The bicarbonate waters surface in a deeply incised canyon carved by millennia of glacial and fluvial erosion, with terraced Inca-era agricultural remnants visible on the slopes above. The remoteness keeps visitor numbers low, rewarding those who make the journey with solitude and an authentic highland Andean experience. Local herders pass by with llama trains, a sight unchanged over centuries in this corner of Peru.
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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 thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.