Baños Termales de Yacopoma
Marcapomacocha, Junín, Peru
- Location
- Marcapomacocha, Junín, Peru
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
LowHigh
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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Baños Termales de Yacopoma sit in Marcapomacocha, in Peru's Junín region, high in the Andes. The bicarbonate water emerges at around 38°C, with the site offering indoor pools, massage and a sauna.
Insider tip — Marcapomacocha in Junín sits at over 4,400 metres and feeds Lima's water supply via the Marcapomacocha reservoir. The Yacopoma springs emerge from one of the highest thermal fields in Peru — altitude bathing at its most extreme.
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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 bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.