Aguas Termales Naricual
Naricual, Anzoategui State, Venezuela
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Naricual, Anzoategui State, Venezuela
- Water type
- thermal, sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
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
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Aguas Termales Naricual, in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, offers sodium-chloride water at 38°C. The site is enjoyed in a natural open-air pool, ideal for wild bathing along the river.
Insider tip — Located in the coastal range of Anzoategui near Barcelona, these thermal springs emerge at the foothills where the Caribbean Plate's fault systems allow deep geothermal waters to ascend. The surrounding landscape is dry tropical scrub punctuated by moriche palms, contrasting with the warm pool. The local community of Naricual has traditionally used the springs for bathing for generations. Access is easiest via the highway linking Barcelona to the interior, with the springs signposted a short distance off the main road.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.