Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Aguas Termales de Tabay are natural iodine-rich thermal springs near the town of Tabay in Mérida state, Venezuela, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida — Venezuela's highest mountain range, topped by Pico Bolívar at 4,978 metres. The springs, valued in a long thermal tradition and associated with well-being, are easily accessible from Mérida city, the cultural capital of the Venezuelan Andes. The extraordinary mountain scenery of the Sierra Nevada, the world's highest cable car (Teleférico de Mérida), and the remarkable páramo ecosystem of the Venezuelan high Andes make the Mérida region one of South America's most dramatic destinations.
Insider tip — Perched in the Venezuelan Andes near Tabay at over 1,600 meters altitude, these thermal springs offer a striking contrast between cool mountain air and warm sulfurous waters of around 42°C. The village of Tabay sits just a few kilometers from Merida city, making this a convenient escape into nature. The Andean terrain provides a dramatic backdrop of cloud-forested ridges. Combine a visit with the nearby Mucuy hiking trail for a full mountain day.