Hot Springs in Colombia

Are there hot springs in Colombia?

Yes. Colombia's volcanic Andes feed termales across the country, from Santa Rosa de Cabal's waterfall pools in the Coffee Region to Paipa in Boyacá and resorts within an easy drive of Bogotá.

The Coffee Region has the most famous ones: Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal and San Vicente in the cloud forest, and the high, volcano-fed pools of Termales del Ruiz above Manizales. On the Pacific coast, Jurubirá has jungle pools reached by boat.

Almost all of them sell day passes, and they fill up on weekends and holiday Mondays, called puentes.

Best hot springs in Colombia

The termales most visitors plan a trip around.

• Resort

  Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal

  Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda

  Hot pools beside a tall waterfall in the cloud forest, the classic Coffee Region soak.

• Thermal reserve

  San Vicente Reserva Termal

  Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda

  A thermal reserve in the cloud forest with pools, a hot river and a hammam.

• Hotel

  Hotel Termales del Ruiz

  Villamaría, Caldas

  Volcano-fed pools at about 3,500 m on the edge of Los Nevados National Park.

• Resort

  Termales El Otoño

  Manizales, Caldas

  A resort with geothermal pools and a spa, 5 km from Manizales.

• Thermal park

  Parque Termal Paipa

  Paipa, Boyacá

  A public thermal complex with large pools and a spa circuit, a few hours from Bogotá.

• Resort

  Termales Agua Tibia

  Coconuco, Cauca

  A resort with several pools, a mud bath and a thermal lake near Popayán.

• Natural

  Termales de Jurubirá

  Nuquí, Chocó

  Community-run jungle pools on the Pacific coast, reached by boat.

• Public pools

  Termales El Zipa

  Tabio, Cundinamarca

  Municipal thermal pools about an hour from Bogotá.

Hot springs in Colombia map

Where each of the 16 hot springs in Colombia is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.

Famous hot springs in Colombia

All 16 hot springs we list in Colombia, A to Z, from the Coffee Region to the Pacific coast.

• Thermal pools

  Aguas Termales Iza, Colombia

  Warm sulphur pools in the Boyacá village of Iza, with a hotel and camping.

• Hotel

  Hotel Termales del Ruiz, Colombia

  High-altitude hotel at about 3,500 m on the edge of Los Nevados National Park, with volcano-fed pools.

• Resort

  Las Termales de Rivera, Colombia

  Pools at different temperatures near Neiva, with a waterslide and cabins.

• Thermal park

  Parque Termal Paipa, Colombia

  Public thermal complex near Paipa with large pools, a spa circuit and hydrotherapy.

• Thermal reserve

  San Vicente Reserva Termal, Colombia

  Thermal reserve in the cloud forest with pools, a hot river and a hammam, 18 km from Santa Rosa de Cabal.

• Resort

  Termales Agua Tibia, Colombia

  Resort near Coconuco with several pools, a mud bath and a thermal lake, about 30 km from Popayán.

• Natural

  Termales de Jurubirá, Colombia

  Community-run jungle pools on the Pacific coast of Chocó, reached by boat and a short walk.

• View only

  Termales de San Juan, Colombia

  Dozens of colourful mineral pools at about 3,400 m in Puracé National Park, seen with a guide but not for bathing.

• Eco resort

  Termales El Escondite, Colombia

  Jungle eco-resort with volcanic pools, mud and cabins in the Selva de Florencia reserve.

• Resort

  Termales El Otoño, Colombia

  Resort 5 km from Manizales with geothermal pools, a spa and hotel rooms.

• Public pools

  Termales El Zipa, Colombia

  Municipal thermal pools about an hour from Bogotá, with a steam bath and a lake.

• Eco hotel

  Termales Espíritu Santo, Colombia

  Eco hotel with natural hot pools in a river canyon, reached by about 22 km of unpaved road.

• Resort

  Termales Los Volcanes, Colombia

  Resort about 90 minutes from Bogotá with mineral pools, a steam room, rooms and a spa.

• Resort

  Termales Nápoles, Colombia

  Resort on the Sisga–Machetá road with mineral pools, mud therapy and rooms.

• Resort

  Termales Santa Mónica, Colombia

  Resort about 90 minutes from Bogotá with pools, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a spa.

• Resort

  Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

  Hot pools beside a tall waterfall in the Coffee Region, with day passes and a hotel.

Plan your Colombia hot springs trip

Seasons

All year. The drier months are roughly December to March and June to August. Weekends and puentes, the long weekends with a holiday Monday, are the busiest times.

Entry fees

Most termales sell day passes in pesos, with extra for spa areas or food. Public parks like Paipa and El Zipa are cheaper. Book ahead for weekends and puentes.

Access and travel

Santa Rosa de Cabal is a short ride from Pereira, with jeeps and shuttles up to the springs. Termales del Ruiz has no buses, so go by car or tour from Manizales. The Bogotá-area resorts are one to two hours away, and Paipa is about three hours north.

Your questions about Colombia hot springs

Hot spring dos and don'ts in Colombia

Colombian termales are relaxed, with a few practical rules.

• Go on a weekdayWeekends and puentes are very busy.
• Wear a swimsuitSwimwear is required everywhere.
• Take it slowly at altitudeAt Termales del Ruiz, take breaks and drink water.
• Bring warm layersHigh mountain termales are cold once you get out.
• Leave glass behindMost places don't allow glass near the pools.
• Shower before you get inMost termales have showers by the pools.

Pictures of hot springs in Colombia

Photos of Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal and Termales Agua Tibia, 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.

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