Developed hot spring pool · Peru

Baños Termales de Chacapi

Peru · 4.6 miles west of Chivay

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
Chivay (5 mi / 7 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
3

About Baños Termales de Chacapi

Baños Termales de Chacapi is a developed hot spring pool in Peru, about 4.6 miles west of Chivay. The nearest large city is Arequipa, roughly 52 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.

The site has 3 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Baños Termomedicinales Puye, Aguas Termales Tambo.

Map and directions

Red marks Baños Termales de Chacapi. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -15.65166, -71.66825.

Location of Baños Termales de Chacapi in Peru

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Chivay. The spring is about 4.6 miles (7 km) west of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Arequipa, about 52 miles (84 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Arequipa, 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 Baños Termales de Chacapi

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Baños Termales de Chacapi?

Baños Termales de Chacapi is in Peru, about 4.6 miles west of Chivay. The GPS coordinates are -15.6517, -71.6683.

What hot springs are near Baños Termales de Chacapi?

The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales Coporaque, about 1.7 miles east. Virginia hot Spring is about 23 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

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