Spas in Peru

Abstract

According to the Peruvian National Tourist Board there are 139 spas with 301 sources in Peru. Most abundant are the Na-Cl springs and Mg-SO₄, HCO₃ springs.
90% of the hot springs have a water temperature above 40°C and 75% are situated over 2000m above sea level.
Machu-Picchu Hot Springs and Banos del Inca in Cajamarca were visited. Both springs belong to Na-Cl type and to promote tourism and spa treatment further improvements in traffic conditions, accomodation and cure facilities are expected to develop.