Kawilal Hot Springs
- Location
- Amatitlan, Guatemala Department, Guatemala, Guatemala
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Kawilal Hot Springs near Amatitlán, Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala, are sulfated and sodium-rich springs in the geothermally active zone of the Guatemalan volcanic chain near Guatemala City, where the Pacaya, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes dominate the southern horizon in one of Central America's most volcanically dramatic settings. Lake Amatitlán itself is a crater lake formed in the same volcanic zone, and its geothermal activity — including the Kawilal springs — reflects the intense magmatic processes beneath the Central American volcanic arc. The resort's proximity to Guatemala City, combined with the scenic lake setting and genuine volcanic thermal water, has made Kawilal one of Guatemala's most popular weekend thermal destinations for the capital's urban population seeking volcanic wellness within an hour's drive of the city.