Developed hot spring pool · Bolivia
Balneario Playa Caribe
Bolivia · 6 miles southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra (6 mi / 10 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Balneario Playa Caribe
Balneario Playa Caribe is a developed hot spring pool in Bolivia, about 6 miles southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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.
Map and directions
Red marks Balneario Playa Caribe. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -17.86521, -63.21872.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The spring is about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, about 6 miles (10 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 Playa Caribe
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Playa Caribe?
Balneario Playa Caribe is in Bolivia, about 6 miles southwest of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The GPS coordinates are -17.8652, -63.2187.
Is Balneario Playa Caribe 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 Playa Caribe?
The closest listed spring is Rio Verde, about 106 miles northwest.
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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