Developed hot spring pool · Colombia
Termales Malú del Río
Colombia · 3.9 miles north of Manta
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
- Manta (4 mi / 6 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Termales Malú del Río
Termales Malú del Río is a developed hot spring pool in Colombia, about 3.9 miles north of Manta. The nearest large city is La Mesa, roughly 30 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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Termales Malú del Río. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 5.06347, -73.52896.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Manta. The spring is about 3.9 miles (6 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: La Mesa, about 30 miles (48 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 Termales Malú del Río
- Termales Los Volcanes 108°F
- Termales Nápoles Not recorded
- Termales Agua Caliente, Suesca Not recorded
- Termales de Sáchica Not recorded
- Termales El Zipa (Tabio) Not recorded
- Cascada 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Malú del Río?
Termales Malú del Río is in Colombia, about 3.9 miles north of Manta. The GPS coordinates are 5.0635, -73.5290.
What hot springs are near Termales Malú del Río?
The closest listed spring is Termales Los Volcanes, about 7.9 miles west. Termales Nápoles is about 8.3 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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