Time to relax: The variety of thermal baths in Peru!

Here are five options to take a dip in hot water.

 

 

For the high temperature and loading precautions are minerals.

 

1. SAN MATEO  Located just minutes from the city of Moyobamba. The water temperature, recommended for its therapeutic properties, exceeds 40 degrees. But the resort also has fresh water pools.

2. CACHICADAN   It is located in the province of Santiago de Chuco, 180 kilometers from the city of Trujillo. It is a little known destination within the Route Moche, but worth a stop here. It is also a good opportunity to meet the birthplace of the poet César Vallejo.

3. HUANCAHUASI   The route to get here is long and demanding. First you get to Churín, located 200 kilometers from Lima, and then continue about 28 kilometers to Huancahuasi. Nearby is located Picoy (about 10 kilometers), people also has some nice hot springs. We recommend visiting both.

4. LUICHO If traveling Cotahuasi Canyon, Arequipa, should not ignore this place. The thermal baths of Luicho are conducive to take a rest, considering how demanding the route.

 

 

5. MONTERREY This resort is located five minutes from the city of Huaraz. Well you can take a taxi or collective few soles. It is ideal to relax and enjoy their healing properties. The water temperature is usually very high, as it can reach 48 or 49 degrees.

 

MORE DETAILS  Looking for alternatives baths? Here are three more!!!.

 

1. COLLPA Its waters are rich in minerals such as iron, sodium and manganese, and above 50 degrees. A 90 km Huaral. It is a popular place for those seeking relief from various ailments. Given that is more than 3000 meters high, it is recommended to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness.

 

2. COLCAMAYO  A busy place and appreciated by the tourists who visit. It is located very close to the Santa Teresa district, almost on the banks of the Urubamba River. While it suffered some damage during the floods in 2010, has been restored and relaunched.

3. MARCAPATA 2000 is 800 meters high, about four hours from the city of Cusco. This resort is open all year and the visit can be supplemented with activities like camping, trekking, bird watching, among others.

REMEMBER: TAKE CARE, ENJOY AND BE WELCOME!...have fun!