Yanazara Hot Springs

Location

The Yanazara Hot Springs are located on the banks of the Curgos River, in the rural community of Francisco Pinillos Montoya, Curgos district, Sánchez Carrión province, La Libertad department.

Origin

The word Yanazara comes from the Quechua words Yana = Black and Zara = Corn, meaning Black Corn.

Altitude

The hot springs are located at an altitude of 2,480 meters above sea level.

Temperature

The waters reach a temperature of 40°C to 45°C.

Importance

The waters contain iron sulfates and are rich in minerals such as sodium chloride, calcium, sodium sulfate, and iron, among others. These minerals are conducive to the development of medical tourism.

Benefits

• The hot springs have medicinal properties that can help treat conditions such as rheumatism.
• They improve metabolism and digestion.
• They have relaxing properties for the joints.

Services within the Yanazara Hot Springs Resort

• Showers
• Changing rooms
• Olympic-size swimming pool, private bathrooms
• Food stalls

Activities available within the resort

• Bird watching
• Trekking
• Camping
• Photographing flora species
• Bonfires and camping

How to get to the Yanazara Hot Springs

TRUJILLO – HUAMACHUCO

From Trujillo, head to block 13, Av. Cesar Vallejo, where you will find agencies that operate the Trujillo – Huamachuco route. Buses leave every 4 hours, the ticket price starts at S/ 25.00, and the journey time is approximately 4 hours.

HUAMACHUCO – YANAZARA

The Yanazara hot springs are located 25 km from the province of Huamachuco. To get there, you must go to the Sausacocha y Curgos bus stop located on Av. 10 de Julio and Florencia de Mora, where you can find buses and minivans that will take you to Yanazara for S/ 6.00. The trip takes approximately one hour.

During the trip, we will pass through places such as Saucacocha, Olichoco, Yanac, Paso Potrerillo, and Anamuelle.

Hours of Operation

The hot springs are open to the public Monday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Admission Fees

• Olympic pool: S/ 2.00
• Private pools: S/ 5.00
• Swimming pool: S/ 2.00
• Showers: S/ 2.00
• Children: S/ 1.00

When to visit the Yanazara hot springs?

You can visit the hot springs throughout the year. We identify clear seasons: the rainy season runs from December to April, during which we do not recommend visiting due to the presence of rain. The sunny season runs from May to December, and we recommend traveling between these months as there are more sunny days.

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