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Agua Thermales

Apurímac Region, Peru, Peru
Agua Thermales

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Location
Apurímac Region, Peru, Peru
Water type
thermal
pH
7.3

Water profile

Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

Agua Termales is a natural geothermal hot spring in Peru where mineral-rich thermal waters emerge in the volcanic Andean landscape, offering the simple pleasures of mineral bathing to local highland communities in the ancient tradition of Andean thermal bathing that has been practiced in these mountains since the Inca civilization systematically recognized and used Peru's abundant geothermal resources for daily life and ceremony. Peru's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire generates extraordinary geothermal activity along the entire length of the Andes, producing hot springs at every altitude from the altiplano to the cloud forest valleys, each with its own mineral composition shaped by the particular volcanic and geological formations through which the water passes. This Andean thermal spring provides an authentic and culturally rooted hot spring experience — the elemental pleasure of warm mineral water in a dramatic mountain setting — that connects visitors to one of South America's deepest and most widespread wellness traditions.

Insider tip — Aguas Termales in the Apurímac region of southern Peru — natural thermal springs in the Andean highlands near Abancay. Apurímac ('God who speaks' in Quechua) has dramatic canyon scenery and pre-Inca archaeological sites. Natural thermal baths in the mountains between Cusco and Ayacucho.
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Frequently asked questions

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.