Developed hot spring pool · Ecuador
Balneario El Tingo
Ecuador · 3.4 miles north of Sangolquí
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Sangolquí (3 mi / 5 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Balneario El Tingo
Balneario El Tingo is a developed hot spring pool in Ecuador, about 3.4 miles north of Sangolquí. The nearest large city is Quito, roughly 7 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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.
Map and directions
Red marks Balneario El Tingo. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -0.28619, -78.43943.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Sangolquí. The spring is about 3.4 miles (5 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Quito, about 7 miles (11 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 El Tingo
- Termas de La Merced Not recorded
- Balneario de Aguas Termales Cununyacu Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Urauco Not recorded
- Crater Guagua Pichincha Not recorded
- Terma Sachayacu 666 Not recorded
- Piscina de aguas minerales temperadas La Merced 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 El Tingo?
Balneario El Tingo is in Ecuador, about 3.4 miles north of Sangolquí. The GPS coordinates are -0.2862, -78.4394.
What hot springs are near Balneario El Tingo?
The closest listed spring is Termas de La Merced, about 3.1 miles east. Balneario de Aguas Termales Cununyacu is about 4 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.