Termas de Yanayaku
Tingo, Bolívar, Ecuador, Ecuador
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Tingo, Bolívar, Ecuador, Ecuador
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 6.5
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Termas de Yanayaku is located in Tingo, Bolívar Province, Ecuador, an Andean region known for its natural hot springs. Sulfurous thermal water surfaces at 38°C, with an indoor bath, an outdoor rotenburo, a sauna, and on-site massage service.
Insider tip — 'Yanayaku' means 'black water' in Quechua (yana=black, yaku=water) — a fitting name for these mineral-rich Andean thermal springs colored by volcanic minerals. Set in Ecuador's central Andes, the surrounding cloud forest of Bolívar Province shelters extraordinary biodiversity including Andean bears and mountain tapirs; the springs have been used by indigenous communities for generations.
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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 sulfurous & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.