Baños Termales Maya
San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Guatemala
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, Guatemala
- Water type
- sulfurous
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Baños Termales Maya, in San Juan Sacatepequez, Guatemala, offers natural sulfurous water at 42°C. The site has an indoor bath and an outdoor bath, set in the Guatemalan countryside.
Insider tip — Banos Termales Maya taps volcanic springs on Guatemala's Central American volcanic arc, where the Pacific Ring of Fire drives sulfurous water to the surface amid dense tropical vegetation. The rustic bathing pools are popular with local Maya communities and weekend visitors from Guatemala City. Surrounding cloud-forest scenery and birdsong create a vivid backdrop for an outdoor soak. The sulfur content is high enough to leave a faint mineral perfume on the skin.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.