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Puritama Hot Springs: Replenish Your Energy in Natural Thermal Pools Amidst Andean Scenery
4.4
27 Ratings
San Pedro de Atacama
Replenish your energy in the natural thermal pools of Puritama Hot Springs. Located in the Andes Mountains, these pools offer a rejuvenating experience amidst stunning scenery.
Replenish your energy in the natural thermal pools of Puritama Hot Springs. Located in the Andes Mountains, these pools offer a rejuvenating experience amidst stunning scenery.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Atacama Desert - On this visit, we’ll enjoy a bath to replenish our energy in the Puritama Hot Springs, located 30 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama. Its waters are born in the Andes Mountains and reach high temperatures because of the proximity to volcanic materials. Afterwards, we go to the surface on the Puritama River, creating eight…
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Atacama Desert - On this visit, we’ll enjoy a bath to replenish our energy in the Puritama Hot Springs, located 30 kilometers from San Pedro de Atacama. Its waters are born in the Andes Mountains and reach high temperatures because of the proximity to volcanic materials. Afterwards, we go to the surface on the Puritama River, creating eight natural pools, surrounded by hills and native vegetation. The place has changing rooms, bathrooms and terraces in each of the pools. The average temperature of the thermal waters is 33
C.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Guidance from a bilingual guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Guidance from a bilingual guide
Additional Information
During this excursion, we’ll rejuvenate ourselves with a soak in the Puritama Hot Springs, situated 30 kilometers away from San Pedro de Atacama. These springs originate in the Andes Mountains and are heated due to their closeness to volcanic material. These warm waters eventually rise to the surface of the Puritama River, forming eight natural swimming…
During this excursion, we’ll rejuvenate ourselves with a soak in the Puritama Hot Springs, situated 30 kilometers away from San Pedro de Atacama. These springs originate in the Andes Mountains and are heated due to their closeness to volcanic material. These warm waters eventually rise to the surface of the Puritama River, forming eight natural swimming locations, enveloped by hills and indigenous plant life. The site also includes amenities such as changing rooms, restrooms, and decks at each pool. The thermal waters hold an average temperature of 33 °C.
Location
Caracoles
Downtown San Pedro de Atacama (Street Caracoles)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(27 Ratings)
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Jennifer
Nov 27, 2024
A MUST do when in the Atacama Desert - In the middle of the driest part of the world, you find yourself in an oasis of credible relaxing Hot Springs.
They were not too hot, they were perfect.
This is an absolute must
We had our own car so it made things easy. And a lot cheaper than if we had gone with a group. I highly recommend going by yourself if you have a car. It’s only about $35 a person and spend several hours there.
We went in the afternoon and it wasn’t too crowded. They only let about 50 people in at a time.
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A6106mdcarolinen
Oct 5, 2024
Experience note 10! - We closed the Vacation Package of 6 days of tours with Willian, from Traveling With Me. Everything was great, all the tours were performed at the scheduled times, exactly as described in the closed Vacation Package! Excellent Trips agent, attentive and always available to ask questions and adjust routes if necessary! I indicate this agency for sure! It was a great choice! The local guides with which VIAJANDO COMIGO has partnered, are all great!
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Yurisobel
Sep 11, 2024
best tour of the Atacama - Best tour of the Atacama. Very relaxing. I was on my first day in Atacama. If I knew it was so good, I'd have Pro scheduled more than once for the last day to close the trip with the Thermas. Quiet walk, mild temperature, we leave the hotel at 08:30/09:00. Therms open at 9:30. We stayed there until 11:45. We made our tour with the agency Feel Atacama. I suggest going in the morning shift. They claim that in the afternoon shift it is cold at the end of the tour and selling a lot.
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842brunad
Aug 2, 2024
Agency and wonderful tours, I recommend! - I did all the tours of Santiago and Atacama with Traveling With Me, including the Uyuni salar expedition to Bolivia, and the experience was amazing in all destinations!!!! I highly recommend the agency! Willian is always available on whatsapp to meet us or answer our doubts, it is mt request! The tours were wonderful, beautiful places and all the guides who accompanied us were very good! I highly recommend! ❤️❤️❤️
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Lively_chris
Feb 4, 2024
Relaxation at its finest - Absolutely beautiful! This is one of the last things we did on our trip. I really recommend it to be the last thing because it’s so relaxing. The water is incredibly clear and warm. We rented a vehicle for our stay in San Pedro de Adama so we did not do a tour on this one. We booked directly on the website. It’s very easy to do. It’s easy to find. I don’t know that I would book a tour unless you don’t have a way to get there.
The owners keep the property well maintained. We booked a morning session from nine to one. They do keep track. Right before 1 o’clock they get everyone out of the Hot Springs because they have another group waiting.
There are clean bathrooms, and clean places to change your clothes. There is a pavilion to sit in the shade if needed.
This is a perfect way to end a trip!!
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Cahferraresso
Jan 31, 2024
Puritama Hot Springs - When we went, we were able to see pools 2 to 8... Pool 1 was closed, but it didn't interfere at all. Crystal clear, warm water. There is a bathroom and a place to change. A tour that is worth it.
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Admilsonalvesjr
Nov 30, 2023
Puritama Hot Springs - Fantastic place! The experience of bathing in fresh thermal water in the desert is priceless! Do not let to go. My wife and I hired the Araya tourism agency (I highly recommend it).
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Ana
Nov 12, 2023
Relaxing - My visit to the Puritama Hot Springs in the Atacama Desert was relaxing and rejuvenating. Diving into the hot springs amidst a unique desert environment was a feel-good experience. The feeling of tranquility and the natural beauty of the thermal pools made the day memorable.
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J5416qonatalied
Oct 26, 2023
Bathing in 8 hot pools in the desert - Beautifully located swimming pools, great scenery, very nice driver.
You can swim in 8 different pools, some with waterfalls. Changing rooms and clean toilets right next door
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Ceciliah415
Apr 1, 2024
Beautiful place, but expensive and with terrible service. - The place is beautiful, in a spectacular location, at the foot of the Jorquencal ravine over the Puritama River. The facilities are very nice, but basic.
It is reached via route B-245, which is in poor condition, but accessible with any type of vehicle.
The entrance is expensive (if you go as a tourist not staying at the Explora de Atacama), approximately USD30 per person.
To keep in mind: you have to walk about 500/600 meters downhill, which when returning can become a challenge due to the height and slope.
In the changing rooms, they offer lockers without locks (if you didn't bring one, the only alternative is to carry your things at all times), and they do not offer rental of towels/towels/robes nor do they sell shampoo, soap, etc.
The bar/confectionery opens late and also, if someone reserves one of the 8 pools, you cannot access it, even if you have paid full price.
In short, what is really beautiful is the naturalness of the place and the facilities in general: the walkways and access to each pool.
But the service is bad and the staff VERY BADLY predisposed.
It was worth knowing it, but I wouldn't repeat it.
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