Developed hot spring pool · Chile
El Tatio
Chile · 41 miles north of San Pedro de Atacama
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
- San Pedro de Atacama (41 mi / 66 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About El Tatio
El Tatio is a developed hot spring pool in Chile, about 41 miles north of San Pedro de Atacama. The nearest large city is Calama, roughly 59 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 El Tatio. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -22.34192, -68.01219.
Getting there
- Nearest town: San Pedro de Atacama. The spring is about 41 miles (66 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Calama, about 59 miles (95 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 El Tatio
- Sol de Mañana 86°F
- Aguas Termales Chalviri Not recorded
- Termas de Polques Not recorded
- Terma Laguna Blanca Not recorded
- Poza Termal Not recorded
- Balnearios 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 El Tatio?
El Tatio is in Chile, about 41 miles north of San Pedro de Atacama. The GPS coordinates are -22.3419, -68.0122.
What hot springs are near El Tatio?
The closest listed spring is Sol de Mañana, about 17 miles east. Aguas Termales Chalviri is about 27 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
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.