The Colca Valley, in the Arequipa region, is not only a magnificent setting for the enjoyment of nature, it also offers various places for health care, among which the thermal baths located in Chivay, Yanque, Callalli, Coporaque stand out. and Caylloma.
And it is that the province of Caylloma has become an excellent destination for lovers of thermal tourism, who can enjoy the benefits of thermal waters: therapies to take care of health, massages to forget the stress of day to day, or treatments to improve the condition of the skin; in short, a wide range of possibilities available to everyone.
Upon reaching the Colca Valley, the tourist can choose to visit public or private thermal baths. Among the public are the thermal baths La Calera in the district of Chivay, Chacapi in Yanque, Baños del Inca in Callalli and Coñeymayo in Caylloma.
La Calera and Chacapi
Located 5 kilometers from the town of Chivay, the La Calera thermal baths offer five pools heated to 38 degrees Celsius, which allow you to bathe in its waters and enjoy its healing properties on ailments related to bones, muscles and skin.
Calera waters contain 30% calcium, 19% zinc and 18% iron, elements that relieve muscle and bone pain.
Here tourists can also visit a small natural archaeological museum of Colca, walk on the suspension bridge and enjoy a magnificent view, as the complex is located on the edge of the Colca River.
The Chacapi thermal baths are located 2 kilometers from the main square of the Yanque district, its waters that reach maximum temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius also have healing properties for rheumatism, arthritis, among others. The spring is on the other side of the river and has 2 pools.
Both complexes offer topical services, massages, rental of clothes and food baths; so they are highly recommended. Admission to these places ranges from 1 to 15 soles, depending on the pool chosen.
Inca and Coñeymayo Thermal Baths
The Inca Thermal Baths, located at the entrance to the Callalli district, which can be reached after a 20-minute walk, have heated pools, the visitor can enjoy a pleasant moment of relaxation.
If the tourist visits the upper area of the province, exactly the Caylloma district, located at an altitude of 4,310 m.a.s.l., they will be able to enjoy the thermal waters of Coñeymayo, which are located 1 kilometer from the town. This place has two heated pools.