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Thermal baths · Salto, Salto
Termas del Daymán
Thermal center 10 km from Salto, beside the Río Daymán, with a municipal thermal park whose pools are fed by water from the Guarani Aquifer, hotels, cabins and camping around.
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About Termas del Daymán
The Termas del Daymán are at km 478 of Ruta 3, on the banks of the Río Daymán, 10 km from downtown Salto. The hot water appeared in 1957, when a drilling by the state company Ancap was searching for oil and hit the Guarani Aquifer. In 1960 the land was transferred to the Intendencia de Salto, and in the 1970s it became a tourist center.
The spring comes from 2,000 meters deep at 46 °C and delivers about 160,000 liters per hour, according to the intendencia. The water is naturally thermal, odorless, with iodine, iron, calcium, magnesium and fluoride. The pools in the thermal parks reach 44 °C in the hottest ones, and in summer their temperature is often reduced.
Around it a small village grew with more than 4,000 beds in hotels, apart-hotels, cabins and camping, as well as restaurants, spas and a small bus station.
The Acuamanía water park is next door, and several hotels have thermal pools exclusive to guests. The bank of the Río Daymán, with native vegetation, completes the visit.
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
From half a day to a full day. Those who stay on site usually alternate baths in the morning and late afternoon.
Best time
The park is open year-round. From May to September the hot water makes more of a difference, and long weekends and Semana de Turismo pack the place. On weekdays outside holiday periods attendance is lower.
How to get there
It's 10 km from Salto's center via Ruta 3, heading south, about 15 minutes by car. A city bus line links the center and the port of Salto with Daymán, and there are long-distance buses that stop at the local mini bus station.
Tip
Bring flip-flops, a towel and a bottle of water: staying too long in the hotter pools is tiring. Alternate with the cooler pools and take breaks in the shade. Check the admission price before you go and whether there is a discount for guests of nearby hotels.
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Frequently asked questions about Termas del Daymán
How far is Daymán from Salto's center?
It is 10 km away, at km 478 of Ruta 3, about a 15-minute drive. There is an urban bus between the center and the hot springs.
Is the water at Daymán naturally thermal?
Yes. It comes from the Aquífero Guarani and emerges at 46 °C from 2,000 meters deep. The pools reach 44 °C in the hottest ones.
Do the Termas del Daymán open in winter?
Yes, the thermal park operates year-round, and winter is precisely the most popular season.
Can you stay in Daymán?
Yes. Around the park there are hotels, aparthotels, cabins and campgrounds. Some hotels have thermal pools for guests only.