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Baños Termales Churín is Peru's most celebrated thermal destination, located in the Huaura river canyon at 1,900 meters in the Lima highlands where sulfurous springs have been enjoyed since pre-Inca times within a long thermal tradition associated with the comfort of the skin and well-being. The waters attract Peruvians from Lima — just 230 km via dramatic Andean canyon roads — seeking the springs in a deeply traditional Peruvian spa town where thermal bathing remains an active cultural practice. Multiple modest bathing establishments cluster around the springs in the narrow canyon, where the rushing Huaura River and steep canyon walls create an atmosphere of intense Andean geothermal power.
Insider tip — Churin is Peru's most celebrated thermal village, perched at 2,200 metres above sea level in a deep canyon of the Andes north of Lima. Multiple named springs with varying temperatures and mineral concentrations emerge along the Huaura river gorge, some reaching 70°C at the source. The sulfurous properties have drawn Peruvians for generations to treat skin conditions and arthritis. Take the Saturday market bus from Lima for the most atmospheric arrival alongside local traders.