Picoy Hot Springs

The Picoy Hot Springs have a beautiful reddish color and give off a distinct sulfur smell due to the minerals. Their thermal waters have medicinal properties and are very rich in iron, sulfur, chloride, sulfate, and magnesium, recommended for people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, skin problems, stress, acne, varicose veins, liver ailments, cramps, muscle pain, osteoporosis, and rheumatism. It consists of a popular magnesium pool that offers healing properties for stress and promotes muscle relaxation. These thermal baths are among the best preserved in the country. It includes two pools along with three underground pools built from stone in a style inspired by the ancient Inca civilization.

In addition to enjoying the hot springs of Picoy, tourists can be enchanted by the beautiful surrounding landscape.

Location
It is located in the town of Picoy, district of Santa Leonor, in the province of Huara, within the region of Lima.

Altitude
At an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level.

Temperature
The temperature can reach over 60ºC, but it drops to between 34ºC and 38ºC so that tourists can bathe in them.

Other tourist attractions
The town of Picoy has tourist attractions such as:

The Chauron and Shahualgayan archaeological ruins, among others.

Tuntul sparkling mineral water.
The Colonial Church dating from the 17th century.
Horseback riding activities.
Enjoying the enormous lagoons that are fed by the same waters.

How to get to the Picoy Hot Springs?

To get to the Picoy hot springs, it is essential to travel from Lima via:

Río Seco to Churín, about 202 kilometers.
Via Huaura to Churín, 250 kilometers. Once in Churín, continue 23 kilometers until you reach the Picoy Hot Springs.

Type of admission Comments

Public rate S/. 5

Children S/. 3

Activities available at the tourist attraction

Hiking
Handicraft shopping
Horseback riding
Purchase of regional products
Tasting of typical dishes or drinks

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