Baños Termales de Marcapata
Marcapata, Cusco, Peru
- Location
- Marcapata, Cusco, 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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Baños Termales de Marcapata, in the Cusco region of Peru, feed indoor pools with bicarbonate thermal water at around 40°C (104°F), with massage and a sauna on site.
Insider tip — Remote Andean thermal springs in Marcapata district, Quispicanchi province, Cusco. Located on the slope between the Andes and the Amazon lowlands — a transitional zone of extraordinary biodiversity. The springs sit near the road between Cusco and Puerto Maldonado, accessible on the cross-country route.
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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.