Developed hot spring pool · Ecuador
Termas Illinizas
Ecuador · 12 miles north of Saquisilí
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
- Saquisilí (12 mi / 19 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Termas Illinizas
Termas Illinizas is a developed hot spring pool in Ecuador, about 12 miles north of Saquisilí. The nearest large city is Machachi, roughly 15 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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 Termas Illinizas. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: -0.67602, -78.69899.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Saquisilí. The spring is about 12 miles (19 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Machachi, about 15 miles (24 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 Illinizas
- Termas Chicho Not recorded
- Aguas Termales de Yanayacu Not recorded
- Termas de Yanayaku Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Urauco Not recorded
- Balneario El Tingo Not recorded
- Termas de La Merced 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Termas Illinizas?
Termas Illinizas is in Ecuador, about 12 miles north of Saquisilí. The GPS coordinates are -0.6760, -78.6990.
What hot springs are near Termas Illinizas?
The closest listed spring is Termas Chicho, about 24 miles southwest. Aguas Termales de Yanayacu is about 27 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.