Developed hot spring pool · Bolivia
Balneario Capachos
Bolivia · 9.4 miles northeast of Oruro
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Mo-Su 06:00-17:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Oruro (9 mi / 15 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 9
About Balneario Capachos
Balneario Capachos is a developed hot spring pool in Bolivia, about 9.4 miles northeast of Oruro.
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.
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.
The site has 9 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Termita 1, Termita 2, Termita 3, Termita 4.
Map and directions
Red marks Balneario Capachos. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -17.89194, -67.04465.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Oruro. The spring is about 9.4 miles (15 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Oruro, about 9 miles (14 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 Balneario Capachos
- Aguas Termales de Obrajes Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Karabaños Not recorded
- Aguas Calientes de Collpa Not recorded
- Balneario Turístico Poopó Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Poopó Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Incuyo 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Balneario Capachos?
Balneario Capachos is in Bolivia, about 9.4 miles northeast of Oruro. The GPS coordinates are -17.8919, -67.0447.
Is Balneario Capachos 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 Balneario Capachos?
The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales de Obrajes, about 5.8 miles northeast. Aguas Termales Karabaños 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 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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