The Chacapi hot springs, also known as Yanque Baths, are located in the district of Yanque, in the province of Caylloma in Arequipa. These thermal baths are part of the thermo-medicinal resources of the Colca Valley. These hot springs are made up of two pools whose maximum temperature reaches 45ºC.
The waters are rich in minerals that provide benefits to patients suffering from rheumatic diseases mainly.
How to Get to The Chacapi Hot Springs?
The departure place is the city of Arequipa, from this point we must go to Yanque, the distance is 3 hours 20 minutes (249.9 km). Arriving to the main square of the district, the hot springs are only 2 kilometers away. The spring is located on the other side of the river and has several pools.
What to Do?
The province of Caylloma has become an excellent destination for lovers of thermal tourism. Its waters contain beneficial minerals for the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and the skin. In addition, to forget about the stress of everyday life and spend an unforgettable moment surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
These thermal baths are open from 6:00 am. Until 6:00 p.m. The prices to enter the thermal baths of Chacapi are from 3 to 15 soles, depending on the pool chosen.