Natural hot spring · El Salvador
Nacimiento de agua termal
El Salvador · 5.6 miles northwest of Atiquizaya
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Atiquizaya (6 mi / 9 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Nacimiento de agua termal
Nacimiento de agua termal is a natural hot spring in El Salvador, about 5.6 miles northwest of Atiquizaya. The nearest large city is Ahuachapán, roughly 8 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.
Map and directions
Red marks Nacimiento de agua termal. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 14.03634, -89.80911.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Atiquizaya. The spring is about 5.6 miles (9 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Ahuachapán, about 8 miles (13 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 Nacimiento de agua termal
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Nacimiento de agua termal?
Nacimiento de agua termal is in El Salvador, about 5.6 miles northwest of Atiquizaya. The GPS coordinates are 14.0363, -89.8091.
Can you soak at Nacimiento de agua termal?
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 Nacimiento de agua termal?
The closest listed spring is Termales de Alicante, about 9.2 miles south. Ausol is about 9.7 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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