Hot springs resort · Ecuador
Agapantos
Ecuador · 4.4 miles west of Cuenca
Last updated
- Type
- Resort Hot springs resort
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Cuenca (4 mi / 7 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 5
About Agapantos
Agapantos is a hot springs resort in Ecuador, about 4.4 miles west of Cuenca.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
As a resort, it offers managed pools and visitor facilities. Expect to pay for entry or a room, and book ahead at busy times.
The site has 5 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Balnearios El Riñón, Balnearios Durán.
Map and directions
Red marks Agapantos. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -2.92171, -79.06484.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Cuenca. The spring is about 4.4 miles (7 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Cuenca, about 4 miles (6 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Agapantos
- Aguas Termales Guapan Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Pacay Not recorded
- Termas Yanayacu Not recorded
- Aguas Calientes de Luz y Guía Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Panía Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Aguayllanchi Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Agapantos?
Agapantos is in Ecuador, about 4.4 miles west of Cuenca. The GPS coordinates are -2.9217, -79.0648.
Is Agapantos free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Agapantos?
The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales Guapan, about 21 miles northeast. Aguas Termales de Pacay is about 29 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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