Balneario El Tingo
Alangasí, Pichincha, Ecuador
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Alangasí, Pichincha, Ecuador
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 36 °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.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Balneario El Tingo is a bathing complex in Alangasí, Pichincha Province, Ecuador, at the foot of the Ilaló volcano. Its thermal water is kept around 36°C (pH 7.3); the site offers indoor pools, a sauna and massage services.
Insider tip — El Tingo in the Valle de los Chillos is Ecuador's most beloved thermal day-trip destination — just 20 minutes from downtown Quito, it draws Ecuadorian families for weekend pool recreation in volcanic spring waters. The Valle de los Chillos sits in a lush agricultural valley between Andean ridges, within sight of the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano (5,897m, the world's highest active volcano) to the south. The Andean volcanic system heats groundwater here, producing naturally warm pools that have served Quito's population since pre-Columbian times.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 36 °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.