Balneario de las Aguas Sulfurosas de El Arenal
El Oro, Ecuador, Ecuador
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- El Oro, 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
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Balneario de las Aguas Sulfurosas de El Arenal is located in El Oro province, Ecuador. Its sulfurous, iron-rich waters, at 38°C, feed indoor pools, complemented by a massage area and a sauna.
Insider tip — El Oro (Gold) province in southern Ecuador takes its name from the gold mines worked since colonial times in the Zaruma highlands — a landscape of mineral wealth where sulfurous and iron-rich springs emerge from the ancient volcanic geology of the western Andes. The Balneario de El Arenal draws on these compound mineral springs at the intersection of the Pacific lowlands and Andean foothills, in a province where mining heritage and thermal spring culture have coexisted since pre-Columbian times.
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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 & iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.