Termales de Santa Teresa
Termales de Santa Teresa
Termales de Santa Teresa
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Placentia, CA523 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We stayed for two nights and truly enjoyed our time there. The privacy, even though it came at a higher cost, was well worth it. We especially loved having a jacuzzi right behind our room, and we also made use of the general pools at night when it was quieter. The mud bath was included, and we loved it so much we did it twice! We also received a discount on our two massages, which made the experience even better. It’s definitely a place I’d like to visit again in the near future.
Written August 17, 2024
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Scott B
Wantagh, NY714 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We spent a whole day here, over 10 hours in the waters of the upper pools which have been nicely developed, have a range of temperatures, and have tables and other features intermixed. We also paid for a massage which was being offered at a discounted rate, and it was not the best, but relaxing.
It was clean overall, water was promptly cleaned up along the hallways. The changing rooms were small, but you don't spend much time in them. The staff were all friendly, and they were open late even when we visited on Christmas Eve.
The lower pools were not so great, they were in need of refurbishment. I think this was likely the original pools they had for use until the upper portion was recently developed. We didn't go in to the mud pools, there was stagnant water and mosquitos, moss and such. They may have been revamping these older areas now as they just didn't seem maintained.
The food was typical offerings for El Salvador, plus things like burgers and cheese sticks. Basic beers were available too, and ice cream bars. There were a few different large covered seating areas, and an upper floor to one of the restaurants for parties.
It was clean overall, water was promptly cleaned up along the hallways. The changing rooms were small, but you don't spend much time in them. The staff were all friendly, and they were open late even when we visited on Christmas Eve.
The lower pools were not so great, they were in need of refurbishment. I think this was likely the original pools they had for use until the upper portion was recently developed. We didn't go in to the mud pools, there was stagnant water and mosquitos, moss and such. They may have been revamping these older areas now as they just didn't seem maintained.
The food was typical offerings for El Salvador, plus things like burgers and cheese sticks. Basic beers were available too, and ice cream bars. There were a few different large covered seating areas, and an upper floor to one of the restaurants for parties.
Written July 26, 2024
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robotwigs
London, UK36 contributions
Mar 2014
I agree with the previous reviewer, it is a lovely area to relax, we had some of the pools to ourselves at times. All I would add is that it is very hard to get to as an independent traveller! We caught a bus to Ahuachapan, from there you are supposed to be able to get a micro bus, but none passed us on the day we went. It took us over an hour to walk there (uphill over some rough ground). I was exhausted when we finally arrived. When we were ready to leave the security guide called a pick up to run us back to the buses, for 10 dollars. We heard that some of the hotels in town can sort out a shuttle if you stay with them.
Written March 26, 2014
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Laura P
Ronda, Spain25 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Poor experience and dirty pools. It’s a harsh 1 star or a generous 2 star in my opinion. I gave this the benefit of the doubt in this case awarding it two stars. There is only really 3 pools you can use as the others and either out of service or very very dirty and we were not for getting in them, nor would any hygienic person. The staff didn’t speak to us once nor ask if we wanted a drink - on their phones the whole time. This place has potential but if I was you I wouldn’t waste a day going here.
Written June 5, 2018
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MMVR
Medellin, Colombia57 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Truly enjoyed our visit to San Teresa. Though we visited on a Saturday afternoon and stayed till late it was very quiet. We had almost all pools to ourselves. Enjoyed mud without paying the extra fee. Entrance is quite expensive ($10) though worthwhile visiting. Very green, friendly staff, many different pools and designs. You are allowed to bring your own food and drinks.
Written May 20, 2018
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Pavi S.
Frederick, MD220 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
The road to get here is not paved, and very bumpy. But, you can easily spend half a day here. There are several pool of varying heat. Mini waterfalls that you can swim under. And the food in the restaurant is really good. Highly recommended.
Written March 7, 2018
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Virgilio V
10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Very nice place to bring a family good service and very relaxing very nice experience. I do recommend for kids and family.
Written March 8, 2024
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Purchasing2000
Miami, FL139 contributions
May 2022 • Family
The Termales of Santa Teresa has improved tremendously since a few years ago When I first visited.
I visited the place with my elder parents late 80’s and we had no issues walking for my dad.
To start, the access to the resort is very accessible by paved road. You can drive your car up to the front entrance to the restaurant and resort.
At the entrance of the resort, you pay the fee to get in. There are a couple of choices. I opted for $25 entry. That fee included access to all the pools, lunch, and mineral mud and natural sauna treatment.
Been a Sunday, the place was pretty busy but it is big enough not to feel crowded.
We arrived to the resort at around 1 PM and rented a day cabana for $50. That gave us privacy and a place for my dad to take a nap. The room is a few steps from a couple of pool. It has no A/C but a couple of fans will work for us since we were there for only a few hours. It has clean shower and two twin beds. Although, you do not need to rent a room, they have changing rooms for you to change and many many picnic tables around the pools where you leave your belongings while enjoying the pools.
The first pool we went was the one near cabana Suiza that pool was nice and warm and the one next to it was a little cold. At this place they sell Minutas for $1.50 ice shaved with flavored syrups.
The pools are naturally filled from hot springs water that run from top pools all the way down and out…all natural no chemicals used at all.
At around 4:30pm we walked to the spa area for our mineral mud treatment.
It was a little challenge for my 88 years old dad to walk the dirt road but Little by little he mange to get there stopping on the way to observe the trees and flowers.
At the spa we met Zoila, she works that area, and was very informative and attentive, specially to my dad. She went the extra mile to even tie my dad shoes when he came out of the pool…her big smile and friendliness really created a great memories to us….
once we got to the spa area, Zoila explained to use the use of the two types of mineral muds…
First into the natural hot spring sauna for 5 minutes to open your pores then the mineral mud for the body and face then 10 more minutes in the sauna and finally to the hot spring pool to remove the mud… we spend a good while here since it was so relaxing.
Walking back was as I mentioned before challenging to my dad but easy walk for us in the 50-60s.
Back to the restaurant to have our lunch and a couple of drinks.
Food and service were very very good… between my parents and I, we ordered Tilapia with garlic sauce, pork loin and chicken breast grilled…the dishes come with rice, fresh vegetables and 2 fried tortillas…
We all really enjoyed our food and the nice ladies working there….
After lunch at around 6:15pm we checked out and drive back to San Salvador….
At no point in time we have felt unsafe here or around our trip.
It is said that “behind a good man there is a great woman” and this is a great example of that….After the visionary was called to take the road to eternal life, his wife continued the project and she keeps it running for the enjoyment of national and international tourists.
Definitely recommend this place as a great way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon ….
I visited the place with my elder parents late 80’s and we had no issues walking for my dad.
To start, the access to the resort is very accessible by paved road. You can drive your car up to the front entrance to the restaurant and resort.
At the entrance of the resort, you pay the fee to get in. There are a couple of choices. I opted for $25 entry. That fee included access to all the pools, lunch, and mineral mud and natural sauna treatment.
Been a Sunday, the place was pretty busy but it is big enough not to feel crowded.
We arrived to the resort at around 1 PM and rented a day cabana for $50. That gave us privacy and a place for my dad to take a nap. The room is a few steps from a couple of pool. It has no A/C but a couple of fans will work for us since we were there for only a few hours. It has clean shower and two twin beds. Although, you do not need to rent a room, they have changing rooms for you to change and many many picnic tables around the pools where you leave your belongings while enjoying the pools.
The first pool we went was the one near cabana Suiza that pool was nice and warm and the one next to it was a little cold. At this place they sell Minutas for $1.50 ice shaved with flavored syrups.
The pools are naturally filled from hot springs water that run from top pools all the way down and out…all natural no chemicals used at all.
At around 4:30pm we walked to the spa area for our mineral mud treatment.
It was a little challenge for my 88 years old dad to walk the dirt road but Little by little he mange to get there stopping on the way to observe the trees and flowers.
At the spa we met Zoila, she works that area, and was very informative and attentive, specially to my dad. She went the extra mile to even tie my dad shoes when he came out of the pool…her big smile and friendliness really created a great memories to us….
once we got to the spa area, Zoila explained to use the use of the two types of mineral muds…
First into the natural hot spring sauna for 5 minutes to open your pores then the mineral mud for the body and face then 10 more minutes in the sauna and finally to the hot spring pool to remove the mud… we spend a good while here since it was so relaxing.
Walking back was as I mentioned before challenging to my dad but easy walk for us in the 50-60s.
Back to the restaurant to have our lunch and a couple of drinks.
Food and service were very very good… between my parents and I, we ordered Tilapia with garlic sauce, pork loin and chicken breast grilled…the dishes come with rice, fresh vegetables and 2 fried tortillas…
We all really enjoyed our food and the nice ladies working there….
After lunch at around 6:15pm we checked out and drive back to San Salvador….
At no point in time we have felt unsafe here or around our trip.
It is said that “behind a good man there is a great woman” and this is a great example of that….After the visionary was called to take the road to eternal life, his wife continued the project and she keeps it running for the enjoyment of national and international tourists.
Definitely recommend this place as a great way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon ….
Written May 16, 2022
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Luigi B
2 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Very good and natural place with hot springs and good food in Ahuachapan.
Very near from our hotel La Casa de Mamapan.
Very near from our hotel La Casa de Mamapan.
Written August 11, 2017
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Cindy W
New York City, NY1,333 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Arrived here at 11:30am on a Wednesday, wasn't super crowded. Entrance fee is $10/person and it does include usage to all the pools except for applying mud to your face/body ($10 extra). Definitely skip paying the extra as you can go to another pool with mud and dig up some from there if you really care enough.
There was only ONE super hot spring (right by the restaurant) and all other pools were lukewarm where some were even cold. We ended up hanging right by the super hot one because it was 1) not crowded as not many people can bare the heat and 2) the water was clear and clean.
Didn't get to order food there but did have the papaya milk ($3) and beer ($2). Changing room is small and the shower didn't work in women's room. I strongly suggest wearing your swimsuit under your outfit so you don't need to line up to change. Lastly, bring your own towel and water!
Definitely add this to your list if you are visiting ruta de las flores. The attraction was well maintained and they are working on further expansion. Will come back here to visit in the future!
There was only ONE super hot spring (right by the restaurant) and all other pools were lukewarm where some were even cold. We ended up hanging right by the super hot one because it was 1) not crowded as not many people can bare the heat and 2) the water was clear and clean.
Didn't get to order food there but did have the papaya milk ($3) and beer ($2). Changing room is small and the shower didn't work in women's room. I strongly suggest wearing your swimsuit under your outfit so you don't need to line up to change. Lastly, bring your own towel and water!
Definitely add this to your list if you are visiting ruta de las flores. The attraction was well maintained and they are working on further expansion. Will come back here to visit in the future!
Written December 29, 2016
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Hola buenos dias. Voy con la gente de Magic Tour en una excursion el dia Sabado 26. Y quisiera saber a que numero puedo llamar para informacion y reservacion de habitacion y alimentos. Muchas gracias
Written March 23, 2016
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