Termas Banos de Puritama
Termas Banos de Puritama
Termas Banos de Puritama
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Chief_Scone_Baker
Isle of Man, UK184 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Beautiful location. However not sure about the other reviews going on about the scenery? It’s just surrounded by large rocks and cliffs so other than what’s in front of you there’s no actual vista from the location. Set in the bottom of the valley.
The pampas grass everywhere makes it look all secluded and pretty. However when you get down there and find it packed out with tourists it does ruin it a little.
The pampas grass everywhere makes it look all secluded and pretty. However when you get down there and find it packed out with tourists it does ruin it a little.
Written January 18, 2020
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MRM1655
Richmond, VA139 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We arrived at Termas de Puritama mid-morning and had a great visit. It seemed like a number of people were leaving as we arrived. We ended up with a pool to ourselves and soaked for a couple of hours very relaxing. My spouse had been skeptical when I booked the visit, but later agreed that it was a highlight of our visit to the San Pedro area. The only downside is the uphill walk to the parking area after you're completely relaxed.
Written March 21, 2024
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,557 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Puritama Hot Springs is a series of eight large pools of geothermal spring water located at the bottom of a canyon in the Atacama Desert, within a close driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. One feels relaxed and refreshed after one takes a dip in one of the natural pools. Certainly worth visiting for those who seek some relaxation in the midst of several hectic activities revolving around San Pedro De Atacama.
Written February 27, 2020
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Patrick Vollert
Panama City, Panama625 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
These hot springs are unique! Went after a long hike and it was simply perfect to enjoy the purified waters. You will find different pools (might get crowded) but you can set yourself in a good spot and disconnect your mind from everything.
Written August 23, 2019
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cme
Portland, OR53 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Sitting under a waterfall for 30 minutes is peaceful, no doubt about it!
A few recommendations I wish I had known before I was planning my trip though-
- go during the week if you can! Entrance was 9000CLP during weekdays and 15000CLP during the weekend when I went
- if you're going with a tour company, don't pay more than 10000CLP to go– I saw a few companies that were charging 20000CLP and they don't offer anything more than literally driving you to the termas, maybe pointing out some landmarks on the way.
- if you have a small lock, bring it with you! there's little lockers in the changing rooms, but they don't have locks on them. You can use your own if you bring it though. I left my stuff on the platforms by each pozo and had no problem.
- I went in the afternoon and it got chilly FAST after the sun passed over the quebrada. I think you may be better off going in the morning.
It wasn't very crowded when I went, although I only went into the two warmest pozos because I was too cold and too much of a chicken to try out the others in case they were cold :o)
A few recommendations I wish I had known before I was planning my trip though-
- go during the week if you can! Entrance was 9000CLP during weekdays and 15000CLP during the weekend when I went
- if you're going with a tour company, don't pay more than 10000CLP to go– I saw a few companies that were charging 20000CLP and they don't offer anything more than literally driving you to the termas, maybe pointing out some landmarks on the way.
- if you have a small lock, bring it with you! there's little lockers in the changing rooms, but they don't have locks on them. You can use your own if you bring it though. I left my stuff on the platforms by each pozo and had no problem.
- I went in the afternoon and it got chilly FAST after the sun passed over the quebrada. I think you may be better off going in the morning.
It wasn't very crowded when I went, although I only went into the two warmest pozos because I was too cold and too much of a chicken to try out the others in case they were cold :o)
Written May 26, 2015
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LeonViajante
San Juan, Puerto Rico117 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
The water is collected in several pools that are arranged in the direction of the water. You have to descend from the parking area to the pools and you are over 11,000 feet over sea level! You have to walk at ease and carry light loads if you are not in fit conditions. They have dressing rooms and the personnel is nice and cooperative. You have to bring your towels, food, water, sunblock and something to cover yourself once you get out of the water. The air temperature here was around 68 degrees F at noon! The water in the pools was warm not hot. This are not pools but a spring with plants growing in the edges but the water was so clear I could see the bottom of the area I was swimming. It was around 3 to 4 feet deep. When I was going back to my car I asked an employee if they had transportation to the parking and he told me no but gave me a ride for free in his own car. Nice.
Written January 26, 2013
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Neofelis Nebulosa
London, UK311 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
The thermal baths at Puritama were one of the best parts about our trip to Chile. The setting is just spectacular. A deep cut gorge in the middle of the dessert mountain range, one with a river cutting through it. There is vegetation all around the river, hiding the river the pools from above. The pools are cut out of the natural stone bed of the river. There are 7 of them in all, ranging between 2 feet and 4 feet deep.
The water is crystal clear and warm (although given the landscape and temperature outside one would not guess so!). We did the pools in recommended order starting from the bottom and making our way to the top. The one in the bottom is the coolest and the one on top the warmest. I would recommend doing in this order. The temperature varies from around 28 degrees to 32 degrees as one makes their way up.
The experience of sitting in warm water in the middle of a canyon which in turn is in the middle of a dessert where the air and wind is so cold, is just very spectacular and unique.
Book ahead on the website though as they only allow 100 people at a time.
The water is crystal clear and warm (although given the landscape and temperature outside one would not guess so!). We did the pools in recommended order starting from the bottom and making our way to the top. The one in the bottom is the coolest and the one on top the warmest. I would recommend doing in this order. The temperature varies from around 28 degrees to 32 degrees as one makes their way up.
The experience of sitting in warm water in the middle of a canyon which in turn is in the middle of a dessert where the air and wind is so cold, is just very spectacular and unique.
Book ahead on the website though as they only allow 100 people at a time.
Written April 29, 2019
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vero76_01
Rome, Italy300 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I was there during a cloudy day and the temperature was not very high, so I found water a little bit cold for me. Location is nice, there is no bar or refreshment point, probably they could think about it.
The locker rooms are twice but little. There are also wc service. Very nice location
The locker rooms are twice but little. There are also wc service. Very nice location
Written January 10, 2019
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M F
Northern Argentina, Argentina16 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Day trip was arranged through one of the many agencies in San Pedro de Atacama. So, as you can imagine most tours arrived and left around the same time making it a little overcrowded at times.
This was the perfect end to a few days of hectic half/day trips in the area.
The hot springs are located in beautiful surroundings, more than 3000 metres above sea level. The 8 pools ranged from cold to very warm. For me, this was perfect as it was a hot day. All pools are located close together and each has a small deck area to keep your flip-flips and belongings on. They all varied in shape and size and one had mini waterfall.
If you have never visited a hot spring before/want a relaxing experience in nature/do not mind it crowded at times/do not mind that the waters are not super hot, then you will not be disappointed.
Advice for travellers:
1. No food stalls so bring own drinks and snacks etc
2. Bring a small waterproof bag to keep phone/camera in.
3. Bring a padlock for the lockers.
4. Flip flops as floor/decking gets quite hot
5. Hat/sunglasses and sunscreen
This was the perfect end to a few days of hectic half/day trips in the area.
The hot springs are located in beautiful surroundings, more than 3000 metres above sea level. The 8 pools ranged from cold to very warm. For me, this was perfect as it was a hot day. All pools are located close together and each has a small deck area to keep your flip-flips and belongings on. They all varied in shape and size and one had mini waterfall.
If you have never visited a hot spring before/want a relaxing experience in nature/do not mind it crowded at times/do not mind that the waters are not super hot, then you will not be disappointed.
Advice for travellers:
1. No food stalls so bring own drinks and snacks etc
2. Bring a small waterproof bag to keep phone/camera in.
3. Bring a padlock for the lockers.
4. Flip flops as floor/decking gets quite hot
5. Hat/sunglasses and sunscreen
Written September 15, 2018
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ChicagoGlobeTravel
Chicago, IL116 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
These pools are located in a lush canyon valley about half hour from San Pedro de Atacama. The drive would seem to resoundingly confirm there's no water anywhere around as the terrain is barren (yet beautiful) but devoid of life. Then as you drive higher you start seeing a little bit of fauna and then some cactuses and then you cross an almost dry river bed with a small creek in the middle. None of that will prepare you for the massive amount of water that is pouring out some underground springs heated by some distant volcanic activity. It is truly amazing to find such an amount of water rushing through the canyon and all of the lush plant life growing everywhere.
Unlike a previous reviewer mentioned, these pools are definitely man-made or at least man-enhanced. Some of the pools didn't have much work done to them, but others had entire retaining walls and benches built into them - they used natural stone so its not too obvious. Additionally, the owners have build some cabanas for changing clothes and using the banos along with a sturdy red board walk that connects all the pools plus together.
The place is so nice that entire families will go there to spend the day. Be prepared for it to be quite crowded. Its also expensive. They charge 15000 pesos and there's no guaranty you can actually find a pool to get into. There's a tiny amount of hiking at the bottom of the value, but not much as the think growth really discourages any kind of exploration.
Its also important to note that the parking is at the top of the canyon and there's a long hike down (and back up). This is not for the weak. I did see them drive an older couple back and forth but I don't know if this is a regular service.
Unlike a previous reviewer mentioned, these pools are definitely man-made or at least man-enhanced. Some of the pools didn't have much work done to them, but others had entire retaining walls and benches built into them - they used natural stone so its not too obvious. Additionally, the owners have build some cabanas for changing clothes and using the banos along with a sturdy red board walk that connects all the pools plus together.
The place is so nice that entire families will go there to spend the day. Be prepared for it to be quite crowded. Its also expensive. They charge 15000 pesos and there's no guaranty you can actually find a pool to get into. There's a tiny amount of hiking at the bottom of the value, but not much as the think growth really discourages any kind of exploration.
Its also important to note that the parking is at the top of the canyon and there's a long hike down (and back up). This is not for the weak. I did see them drive an older couple back and forth but I don't know if this is a regular service.
Written January 13, 2016
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Hola, quería saber si al día de hoy 11.julio.2021 están abiertas las termas? Leí por ahí que te hacen pagar por grupo familiar pero somos solo dos. Slds
Written July 11, 2021
Tenho que escolher entre visitar as Termas Puritamas ou fazer a Rota dos Salares (passeio alternativo ao Salar de Tara). Qual vocês escolheriam?
Written March 21, 2019
O salar de Tara é muito especial, diferente. Termas é sempre termas: água quente que com pouco tempo perde a graça.
Written March 22, 2019
Estou em S.Pedro de Atacama até 6/3.Possivel a visita por dois adultos ?
Written March 4, 2019
Julio g, uma boa noite!
Não entendi a sua pergunta?!
Vá à agência flaviabia_expediciones que fica no final d rua Caramoles no centrinho e tem um muro cor-de-rosa e com certeza se houver vaga, basta contratar o serviço e curtir. Procura a Mariana. Vale a pena! Boa viagem!
Written March 5, 2019
Hello! I would just like to find out how much the entrance fee to this park is (U.S. dollars)?
Written October 1, 2018
The price was 15000 chilean pesos equivalent roughly $22.00 US
Written October 2, 2018
Ola! Estaremos de carro no Atacama, e gostaria de saber se é tranquilo fazer o Trekking sozinho até as Termas?
Written May 26, 2018
A estrada até as Termas é sinalizada. Há estacionamento e vcs vão a pé ao local das piscinas. Boa viagem. Vão adorar!
Written May 26, 2018
Hola me podrian confirmar si estas termas estan cerradas actualmente debido a condiciones climáticas y si es común que ocurra?
Written February 23, 2018
Están cerradas por qué con el invierno altiplanico hubo un aluvión y se destruyeron. Estarán cerradas un largo tiempo.
Written February 24, 2018
Hola. Quería saber si alguien hizo esta excursión caminando y cuánto tardaron, supongo q saiendo de San Pedro de Atacama. Gracias!
Written January 21, 2018
A las termas tienes que llegar en vehículo porque está a unos 60 km aprox. de San Pedro de Atacama. En invierno es bueno ir en la mañana porque llega el sol, aunque es más caro. En verano puede ser mejor en la tarde
Written January 22, 2018
Hello,
I would like to ask you, If I want to hike to Termas Banos, where the hike starts? I do not want to take a guide. Also, is a trail well market? It is about 2hours right?
Thanks!
Written October 30, 2017
What is the best way to get to these hot springs? I would like to go the last day of our trip. We are staying in San Pedro De Atacama, and but we will fly out of Calama Airport at 9:30pm later that night. We do not have a rental car. Should we book a tour, or can we get there with a taxi? What is the best/most cost effective way? Thanks!
Written March 7, 2017
Considering your flight time, you need at least 1 hour to be at the airport. From San Pedro to Calama Airport you spend about 1 hour. So, you can be there until 5 PM.
If I remember well, Tours will leave you on morning untill 2 PM, or during afternoon, so I guess the will be better if you make an arrangement with local people with car to spend more time at Termas. If you can do it, you need to carry your own lunch.
Try to do it!
Written March 7, 2017
Recuerdas cuanto te costo la entrada? y derecho a que aparte de bañarte en las pozas te da?
Written August 26, 2016
Si vas en la mañana la entrada vale $15.000 pesos chilenos, en la tarde despues de las 14:00 vale $9.000. Se debe pagar la entrada en efectivo. No hay derecho a nada más que al uso de las instalaciones, hay baños y camarines. No hay duchas. Si vas en tour, el precio de este NO incluye la entrada.
Written February 28, 2017
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