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Hot springs · Chivay, Arequipa
Baños Termales de La Calera
Piscinas de água termal à beira do rio Colca, a 3 km de Chivay, alimentadas por fontes quentes de origem vulcânica e cercadas de montanhas, com estrutura de vestiários.
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About Baños Termales de La Calera
The La Calera Hot Springs are about 3 km from Chivay, on the banks of the Colca River, in a small valley between mountains. The pools are fed by hot springs of volcanic origin that emerge from the hillside and reach the pools at such a high temperature that they give off steam on cold mornings.
The complex, run by the municipality, has several outdoor and covered pools, with changing rooms, showers, and a small exhibition area about the valley’s culture. The pools face the river and the terraces on the opposite bank.
For visitors coming from Arequipa, a soak in La Calera in the late afternoon helps relax after the drive and the altitude. Mornings are also good, before the groups arrive, when the cold air contrasts with the hot water.
Bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops. Schedules and rules of use can change: check before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Late afternoon, after the trip from Arequipa, or early in the morning when there are fewer people. Nights and mornings are cold, which makes the hot water more pleasant.
How to get there
It's about 3 km from Chivay, along the road that follows the river. By taxi it's 10 minutes; on foot, about 40 minutes along a flat riverside path.
Tip
Walk from Chivay and return by taxi. Spend little time in the hot water on your first day at altitude and drink water.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Baños Termales de La Calera
What to bring to La Calera?
Swimwear, towel and flip-flops. There are changing rooms and showers on site.
Are the pools covered?
There are outdoor and covered pools facing the Colca River.
Can you walk from Chivay?
Yes. It's about 3 km along a flat path by the river, roughly a 40-minute walk.