Chacapi Hot Springs
Chacapi Hot Springs Yanque Arequipa
In the heart of the white city of Arequipa, surrounded by stunning scenery in the Colca Valley, an attraction that is part of the 1- or 2-day Colca Canyon circuit and route, and even treks that take place in one of the deepest canyons in the world. Chacapi or Yanque Hot Springs
Chacapi Yanque Hot Springs Where are they?
The Yanque or Chacapi hot springs are located 5 hours from the white city of AREQUIPA, in the province of Caylloma in the district of Yanque, in southern Peru.
Chacapi Hot Springs: Opening Hours
The Chacapi hot springs in Yanque are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chacapi Yanque Hot Springs: Features
The best time to visit is between March and June, due to the warm weather and pleasant climate.
The temperature reaches 45°C.
It is located in a setting with wonderful views. An Instagram-worthy place.
The hot springs have healing properties for the skin, rheumatism patients, and stress reduction.
The cost of admission is 15 soles per person.
Chacapi or Yanque Hot Springs How to get there?
To visit this beautiful natural site, we need to get to the White City of Arequipa, which can be reached by plane or bus.
From Arequipa: By bus
We will take a bus from Arequipa to the city of Yanque.
- Departure: Arequipa Bus Station
- Arrival: Yanque Bus Terminal
- The trip usually takes between 7 and 8 hours.
- The cost of the ticket can be between 30 and 100 soles approximately (USD 25), depending on the company and the type of transportation.
- Companies: Transportes Reyna, Transportes Valdivia, etc.
Once in Yanque, we will take a taxi or walk 2 km to the hot springs.
From Arequipa: By car
We can make this trip with our own vehicle or a private car. The travel time is around 10 hours. It is recommended that you make stops at strategic locations to appreciate the landscape.
From Arequipa: With a travel agency
If you have limited days in Arequipa, you can combine this visit with a 2-day trip to Colca Canyon with the agency of your choice.
OTHER OPTIONS:
If you ventured into the Colca Valley on your own and are spending a night in Chivay, you can take a taxi. The trip takes approximately 12 minutes.
On the other hand, in Yanque there are also cabins with views of the Colca Valley. You may want to consider staying there for a night.