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Termas de Puritama
Best time to visit
Early morning, before the large groups arrive around 10-11, when you have the pools almost to yourself and the water feels warmest.
Budget tips
The entrance costs around 23,000 CLP (just over 25 USD) and is easiest to book online in advance. Bring your own water and snacks instead of buying them on site, and note that there are no discounted days.
Recommended for
Nature enthusiasts, Photo enthusiasts, Adventurous travelers, Wellness seekers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Eight natural pools are constantly filled with 33-degree water that bubbles out of the mountain in a narrow canyon. The spring sits at an altitude of 3,475 meters and has been used by the desert's indigenous peoples for hundreds of years.
Highlights: The water holds a constant 33 degrees and flows in a gentle waterfall from pool to pool, while steam rises toward the cactus-covered canyon wall. Lying still in the warm, clear-blue spring while the desert wind cools your face is an experience few places can match.
Insider tips
- Wear water shoes, the bottom is slippery and covered in slick stones.
- Climb up to the upper pools for the best photo spot, where the canyon narrows.
- Avoid swimming with your camera in hand, the steam fogs up the lenses in a flash.
- Save the lowest pool for last, it is the warmest and has the fewest people.
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