Developed hot spring pool · Peru
Aguas Termales de Yanasara
Peru · 11 miles east of Huamachuco
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 104°F (40°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Huamachuco (11 mi / 18 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Aguas Termales de Yanasara
Aguas Termales de Yanasara is a developed hot spring pool in Peru, about 11 miles east of Huamachuco. The nearest large city is Cajamarca, roughly 61 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 104°F (40°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Aguas Termales de Yanasara. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -7.81534, -77.90880.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Huamachuco. The spring is about 11 miles (18 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Cajamarca, about 61 miles (98 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Trujillo, Peru.
- 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 Yanasara
- Baños Termales de Cochaconchucos Not recorded
- Baños Termales de Huaranchal Not recorded
- Termales de Aticara Not recorded
- Baños del Inca Not recorded
- Baños termales de Llanguat Not recorded
- Baños Termales de Huancarhuaz 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Aguas Termales de Yanasara?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 104°F (40°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Aguas Termales de Yanasara?
Aguas Termales de Yanasara is in Peru, about 11 miles east of Huamachuco. The GPS coordinates are -7.8153, -77.9088.
What hot springs are near Aguas Termales de Yanasara?
The closest listed spring is Baños Termales de Cochaconchucos, about 30 miles south. Baños Termales de Huaranchal is about 38 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
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