Natural hot spring · Bolivia
Aguas Termales de San Juan Jawira
Bolivia · 15 miles northeast of Viloco
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Viloco (15 mi / 23 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Aguas Termales de San Juan Jawira
Aguas Termales de San Juan Jawira is a natural hot spring in Bolivia, about 15 miles northeast of Viloco. The nearest large city is La Paz, roughly 55 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 San Juan Jawira. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -16.80701, -67.38719.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Viloco. The spring is about 15 miles (23 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: La Paz, about 55 miles (88 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 San Juan Jawira
- Aguas Termales Comunidad Aguas Calientes Not recorded
- Balneario Juntuma Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Belen Not recorded
- Baños Termales Viscachani Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Incuyo Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Obrajes 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 San Juan Jawira?
Aguas Termales de San Juan Jawira is in Bolivia, about 15 miles northeast of Viloco. The GPS coordinates are -16.8070, -67.3872.
Can you soak at Aguas Termales de San Juan Jawira?
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 San Juan Jawira?
The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales Comunidad Aguas Calientes, about 11 miles southeast. Balneario Juntuma is about 42 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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