Chancos Hot Springs

These baths are located in the district of Marcará, province of Carhuaz, Ancash region, 27 km north of Huaraz and at an altitude of over 2,600 meters above sea level. They are also surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of Copa and Hualcán, which offer impressive views.

These waters are a traditional resource due to their bicarbonate, calcium, and chloride components, and are highly recommended for people with respiratory, rheumatic, or skin problems. The waters that emanate vary from 68°C to 74°C, however, to make them suitable for visitors to bathe in, they are tempered from 33°C to 48°C.

How to get to the Chancos Hot Springs from Huaraz?

First, we must travel from Huaras to Marcará, which is approximately a 30-minute trip covering a distance of 28 km. Once there, we take a 3.5 km road to the hot springs, which takes approximately 15 minutes by car.

Facilities

Two pools (one large and one small)
Pools where visitors can adjust the water temperature to their liking
Caves carved into the hill, recommended for steam baths (natural sauna)

Tourist services within the attraction

Traditional food stall
Hostel
Restaurants
Vehicle parking

Approximate rates

Cave S/. 5.00
Normal pool S/. 2.00
Medicinal pool S/. 15.00
Swimming pool S/. 1.00

Visiting hours

You can enter from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.