Developed hot spring pool · Ecuador
Las Aguas Hediondas
Ecuador · 13 miles west of Tulcán
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
- Tulcán (13 mi / 21 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Las Aguas Hediondas
Las Aguas Hediondas is a developed hot spring pool in Ecuador, about 13 miles west of Tulcán.
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 Las Aguas Hediondas. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 0.81055, -77.90422.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Tulcán. The spring is about 13 miles (21 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Tulcán, about 13 miles (21 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 Las Aguas Hediondas
- Aguas Termales de Blas Ángel Not recorded
- Balneario La Calera Not recorded
- Termas de Cachimbiro Not recorded
- Complejo Ecoturistico Timbuyacu Not recorded
- Termas golondrinas Not recorded
- las golondrinas 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Las Aguas Hediondas?
Las Aguas Hediondas is in Ecuador, about 13 miles west of Tulcán. The GPS coordinates are 0.8105, -77.9042.
What hot springs are near Las Aguas Hediondas?
The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales de Blas Ángel, about 14 miles south. Balneario La Calera is about 16 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
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