Balneario natural de la Quebrada Nanchima
Valladolid, Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador, Ecuador
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Valladolid, Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador, Ecuador
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 35 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Balneario natural de la Quebrada Nanchima is located in Valladolid, Zamora-Chinchipe province, Ecuador. The thermal water flows at 35°C (95°F), feeding indoor pools; massage and a sauna round out the site.
Insider tip — Valladolid canton in Zamora-Chinchipe Province sits on Ecuador's southern Amazonian watershed — where the Andes drop dramatically into cloud forest and then tropical lowland. 'Nanchima' is a Shuar indigenous place name — the Shuar (formerly known as Jivaro) are the indigenous people of the Ecuadorian-Peruvian Amazon, renowned for their warrior culture and traditional knowledge of forest plants. This natural quebrada (gorge) spring balneario is a community resource in one of Ecuador's most biodiverse and culturally rich transitional zones.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.