Hot Springs in Argentina

Are there hot springs in Argentina?

Yes. Argentina's termas include the big thermal parks of Entre Ríos, the spa town of Termas de Río Hondo, and volcanic springs in the Andes such as Cacheuta near Mendoza, Copahue in Neuquén and Fiambalá in Catamarca.

In Entre Ríos, along the Uruguay River, towns like Federación, Colón and Chajarí built thermal parks over deep wells, and they are busy with families from Buenos Aires. In the Andes, Copahue opens only in summer, and Fiambalá's stone pools sit high above the desert.

Nearly all of them charge entry, and only a few, such as the geysers at Domuyo, are truly wild.

Best hot springs in Argentina

The termas most visitors plan a trip around, from thermal towns to Andean pools.

• Thermal town

  Termas de Río Hondo

  Santiago del Estero

  Argentina's best-known thermal town, with hot spring water piped to hotel pools all over town.

• Thermal park

  Parque Termal Federación

  Federación, Entre Ríos

  The original thermal park of Entre Ríos, beside the Salto Grande lake.

• Spa

  Termas de Cacheuta

  Mendoza

  An Andean thermal spa with stone pools and a grotto sauna, an easy day trip from Mendoza's wineries.

• Thermal pools

  Termas de Fiambalá

  Fiambalá, Catamarca

  Fourteen stone pools stepped down a ravine high above the desert.

• Thermal complex

  Termas de Copahue

  Copahue, Neuquén

  A thermal complex beside a volcano at about 2,000 m, famous for mud treatments and open in summer.

• Thermal hotel

  Termas de Reyes

  San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy

  A historic thermal hotel in a mountain gorge close to the city.

• Thermal resort

  Termas Villa Elisa

  Villa Elisa, Entre Ríos

  A large thermal resort with saline pools, a lake and bungalows.

• Thermal baths

  Termas de Carhué (Lago Epecuén)

  Carhué, Buenos Aires

  Thermal baths using the salty water of Lake Epecuén, next to the eerie ruins of a flooded spa town.

Hot springs in Argentina map

Every one of the 14 hot springs on this page, with natural springs, resorts and pools shown by pin shape.

Famous hot springs in Argentina

All 14 hot springs we list in Argentina, A to Z, from Entre Ríos to the Andes.

• Thermal park

  Parque Termal Federación, Argentina

  Thermal park by the Salto Grande lake, the first in the Entre Ríos thermal region, with many pools.

• Thermal park

  Termas Chajarí, Argentina

  Thermal park in northern Entre Ríos with pools set in a wooded park.

• Spa

  Termas de Cacheuta, Argentina

  Andean thermal spa about 40 km from Mendoza with stone pools, mud and a grotto sauna; ages 14 and up.

• Thermal baths

  Termas de Carhué (Lago Epecuén), Argentina

  Thermal baths using the very salty water of Lake Epecuén, near the ruins of a flooded spa town.

• Thermal park

  Termas de Colón, Argentina

  Thermal park in the riverside town of Colón, near El Palmar National Park.

• Thermal complex

  Termas de Copahue, Argentina

  Thermal complex at about 2,000 m by Copahue volcano, known for mud treatments; open December to April.

• Natural

  Termas de Domuyo (Los Tachos), Argentina

  Wild geysers and hot streams on the slopes of Domuyo volcano, reached by a rough road in summer.

• Thermal pools

  Termas de Fiambalá, Argentina

  Fourteen stone pools stepped down a ravine at about 1,900 m above the desert town of Fiambalá.

• Thermal resort

  Termas de Lahuen-Co, Argentina

  Thermal resort in Lanín National Park with hot pools in the forest, west of Junín de los Andes.

• Thermal hotel

  Termas de Reyes, Argentina

  Historic thermal hotel in a mountain gorge 19 km from San Salvador de Jujuy, with an outdoor pool and private baths.

• Thermal town

  Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina

  Argentina's best-known thermal town, where hot spring water fills hotel pools across town.

• Thermal hotel

  Termas de Rosario de la Frontera, Argentina

  Long-established thermal hotel in the hills of southern Salta province.

• Thermal park

  Termas Marinas de San Clemente, Argentina

  Seaside thermal park on the Atlantic coast, a few hours from Buenos Aires, with saltwater thermal pools.

• Thermal resort

  Termas Villa Elisa, Argentina

  Large thermal resort with saline pools, a lake, hotels and bungalows, open all year.

Argentina hot springs: questions and answers

Seasons, costs and access in Argentina

Best time to visit

Lowland thermal parks are open all year and busiest in the July winter holidays and on long weekends. Andean termas such as Copahue and Domuyo open only in the warmer months, roughly December to April.

Prices and fees

Thermal parks sell inexpensive day tickets, and many have campsites and bungalows. Thermal hotels charge more. Prices are in pesos and change often, so check before you go.

How to get there

The Entre Ríos parks are a long bus ride north of Buenos Aires, and San Clemente is a few hours south. Cacheuta is about 40 km from Mendoza, Termas de Reyes is near San Salvador de Jujuy, and Copahue is reached through the town of Caviahue.

Argentina hot spring etiquette and rules

Argentine thermal parks are family places with simple rules.

• Limit time in hot poolsSigns often suggest short soaks in the hottest water.
• Shower before you get inShowers are by the pools.
• Wear a swimsuitSwimwear is required, and some parks also ask for a swim cap.
• Check medical rules at CopahueTreatments there may need a medical check.
• Respect wild sitesAt Domuyo, keep to safe ground around the geysers.
• Protect yourself from the sunOutdoor pools get strong sun, especially in the Andes.

Pictures of hot springs in Argentina

Photos of Termas de Río Hondo, Parque Termal Federación, Termas de Cacheuta, Termas de Fiambalá, Termas de Copahue and Termas de Reyes, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.

Hot springs elsewhere in South America

Other countries in South America where we list hot springs.

• Chile
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• Ecuador
• Peru

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