Termas de La Merced
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- La Merced, Ecuador, Ecuador
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Termas de La Merced is a hot-spring resort in Ecuador, drawing on the country's abundant Andean volcanic geology to offer thermal bathing in a lush tropical setting characteristic of Ecuador's mountain valleys. The establishment brings together outdoor pools with the relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere typical of Ecuadorian highland thermal resorts.
The bicarbonate water surfaces at 38 °C with an alkaline pH of 8, producing the pleasantly silky texture that distinguishes carbonate-rich Andean sources — water that feels smooth and softening rather than simply hot. This alkaline composition, originating in deep volcanic rock, gives the bath a distinct mineral character that sets it apart from neighbouring coastal alternatives. The surrounding tropical foliage and humid mountain air make La Merced an inviting, unhurried stop for those exploring Ecuador's thermal circuit.