Developed hot spring pool · Peru
Termales de Aticara
Peru · 34 miles north of Carás
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
- Carás (34 mi / 55 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Termales de Aticara
Termales de Aticara is a developed hot spring pool in Peru, about 34 miles north of Carás. The nearest large city is Chimbote, roughly 57 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.
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 Termales de Aticara. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -8.56878, -77.92295.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Carás. The spring is about 34 miles (55 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Chimbote, about 57 miles (92 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Chimbote, 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 Termales de Aticara
- Baños Termales de Cochaconchucos Not recorded
- Baños Termales de Huancarhuaz Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Yanasara 104°F
- Baños Termales de Chancos Not recorded
- Baños Termales de Huaranchal Not recorded
- Baños del Inca 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Termales de Aticara?
Termales de Aticara is in Peru, about 34 miles north of Carás. The GPS coordinates are -8.5688, -77.9230.
What hot springs are near Termales de Aticara?
The closest listed spring is Baños Termales de Cochaconchucos, about 22 miles north. Baños Termales de Huancarhuaz 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
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