Aguas Termales de Viconga
Cajatambo, Lima, Peru
- Location
- Cajatambo, Lima, Peru
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
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 de Viconga sit at high altitude in Cajatambo, Lima region, Peru. Their bicarbonate thermal water, at 40°C and pH 8, fills an open-air pool suited to wild bathing.
Insider tip — The Viconga hot springs lie deep in the Cordillera Huayhuash, one of the world's most dramatic mountain circuits. Trekkers doing the Huayhuash route pass close to these remote springs at ~4,500 m altitude — a legendary soak at the end of an exhausting high-altitude day. Acclimatise well before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.