Natural hot spring · Ecuador
Aguas Termales de Pacay
Ecuador · 8.8 miles northwest of Cañar
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Cañar (9 mi / 14 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Aguas Termales de Pacay
Aguas Termales de Pacay is a natural hot spring in Ecuador, about 8.8 miles northwest of Cañar. The nearest large city is La Troncal, roughly 21 miles away as the crow flies.
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.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Aguas Termales de Pacay. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -2.49932, -79.05171.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Cañar. The spring is about 8.8 miles (14 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: La Troncal, about 21 miles (34 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 Aguas Termales de Pacay
- Termas Yanayacu Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Guapan Not recorded
- Agapantos 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Aguas Termales de Pacay?
Aguas Termales de Pacay is in Ecuador, about 8.8 miles northwest of Cañar. The GPS coordinates are -2.4993, -79.0517.
Can you soak at Aguas Termales de Pacay?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Aguas Termales de Pacay?
The closest listed spring is Termas Yanayacu, about 15 miles west. Aguas Termales Guapan is about 20 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
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