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Aguas Termales de Tierras Altas

Tierras Altas, Chiriqui Province, Panama
Aguas Termales de Tierras Altas
Location
Tierras Altas, Chiriqui Province, Panama
Water type
thermal
Temperature
35 °C
pH
7.3

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
35 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh

Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesCalcium

The Aguas Termales de Tierras Altas near Boquete in Chiriqui Province, Panama, are thermal springs in the lush cloud forest highland of the Baru volcano foothills, where sodium-rich geothermal waters emerge in a landscape of orchids, quetzals, and Andean-style highland agriculture that makes the journey to the springs as rewarding as the bathing itself. The towering Baru volcano, Panama's highest peak, frames the thermal spring area, and the famous all-night summit trail — climbed to witness a sunrise over both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea simultaneously from the summit — makes Boquete a destination where volcanic spectacle, cloud forest biodiversity, and thermal recovery reinforce each other in a uniquely Central American adventure wellness package. Boquete's celebrated Geisha coffee, grown in the volcanic soil of Chiriqui at high elevation and regarded as among the world's finest and most sought-after specialty coffees, adds a final layer of agricultural distinction to what is already an extraordinarily rich destination.

Insider tip — The Tierras Altas hot springs rise in the highlands near Volcan Baru, Panama's highest peak, within cloud forest at around 1200 m elevation. The gentle thermal pools are surrounded by highland flora and offer a refreshing contrast to the humid lowland heat. The area is also famed for specialty coffee farms, making a combined thermal-and-coffee-farm itinerary very popular. Early morning visits reward bathers with misty mountain views and abundant bird life including resplendent quetzals.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 35 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
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: Saison sèche.