Aguas Termales Upis
Ocongate, Cusco, Peru
- Location
- Ocongate, Cusco, Peru
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 35 °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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Aguas Termales Upis lies near Ocongate in the Cusco region of Peru, beneath the Andean peaks. Its bicarbonate water emerges around 35°C, feeding an open-air pool popular with hikers looking for a wild soak at altitude.
Insider tip — Upis thermal springs sit at 4,400 metres in the shadow of Ausangate (6,384 m), the sacred Apu mountain of the Cusco highlands. Trekkers completing the Ausangate circuit soak here under snow-capped peaks — one of the world's most dramatic hot spring settings.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.