Natural hot spring · Panama
Los Pozos termales
Panama · 6.4 miles northeast of Santa Clara
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Santa Clara (6 mi / 10 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Los Pozos termales
Los Pozos termales is a natural hot spring in Panama, about 6.4 miles northeast of Santa Clara. The nearest large city is David, roughly 35 miles away as the crow flies.
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.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Pozo.
Map and directions
Red marks Los Pozos termales. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 8.86949, -82.69280.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Santa Clara. The spring is about 6.4 miles (10 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: David, about 35 miles (56 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 Los Pozos termales
- Hot springs Los Pozo Not recorded
- Baños Termales La Abuela Not recorded
- Termales Hacienda Orosi 102°F
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Los Pozos termales?
Los Pozos termales is in Panama, about 6.4 miles northeast of Santa Clara. The GPS coordinates are 8.8695, -82.6928.
Can you soak at Los Pozos termales?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Los Pozos termales?
The closest listed spring is Hot springs Los Pozo, about 27 miles southeast. Baños Termales La Abuela is about 28 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
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