Termas El Salado
A public hot spring in the ravine southwest of town, with several pools of different temperatures built into the hillside. It is quieter than Termas de la Virgen.
Termas El Salado lies in a ravine about 2 km southwest of Baños. It is a public hot spring popular with locals. Several mineral hot pools and cold pools of different temperatures are arranged along the slope, right beside a rushing stream. The water is high in salt ('Salado' means salty), and it draws fewer visitors than Termas de la Virgen. It is about 30 minutes on foot from town, or a few minutes by taxi. Swim caps are required, and entry costs a few US dollars. The ravine lies on a volcanic mudflow path, so it is closed during volcanic alerts.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–17:00, 18:00–22:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Mirador de la Virgen
- San Martín Canyon & Inés María Waterfall
- Baños Town Center
- Puente San Francisco Bungee
- Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Agua Santa
- Casa del Árbol (Swing at the End of the World)
- Termas de la Virgen
- Mirador La Cruz de Bellavista