Natural hot spring · Ecuador

Termas de Santa Ana

Ecuador · 1 mile east of Baños

Last updated

Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Baños (1 mi / 2 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Termas de Santa Ana

Termas de Santa Ana is a natural hot spring in Ecuador, on the edge of Baños. The nearest large city is Ambato, roughly 18 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 Termas de Santa Ana. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -1.39580, -78.40816.

Location of Termas de Santa Ana in Ecuador

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Baños. The spring is about 1 mile (2 km) east of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Ambato, about 18 miles (29 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 Termas de Santa Ana

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Termas de Santa Ana?

Termas de Santa Ana is in Ecuador, about 1 mile east of Baños. The GPS coordinates are -1.3958, -78.4082.

Can you soak at Termas de Santa Ana?

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 Termas de Santa Ana?

The closest listed spring is Termas Antiguas de la Virgen, about under 1 mile west. Termas el Salado is about 1.8 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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