Lares Hot Springs: 4 pools at 36-44°C, mineral-rich water. Prices from S/8, camping available. How to get there from Cusco.
The Lares Hot Springs are natural thermal baths located in Calca province, Cusco, offering 4 pools with temperatures between 36°C and 44°C. Rich in healing minerals, they're one of the Sacred Valley's best-kept secrets.
Essential information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Lares district, Calca province |
| Pools | 4 with different temperatures |
| Temperature | 36°C - 44°C |
| Depth | 1.5 meters |
| Hours | 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (2-hour shifts) |
| Capacity | 80 people per shift |
Prices
| Visitor type | Price |
|---|---|
| Foreign tourist | S/ 15 (~$4 USD) |
| Foreign child | S/ 7.50 |
| National tourist | S/ 8 (~$2 USD) |
| National child | S/ 4 |
| Room (per night) | S/ 50 |
| Camping area | S/ 7 |
Mineral properties
The waters contain sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. Benefits include:
- Skin conditions (dermatitis, psoriasis)
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
- Muscle pain and arthritis relief
- Post-operative recovery
- Stress reduction and endorphin release
How to get there
- From Cusco: Bus to Calca, then local transport to Lares (~4 hours total)
- Tour agency: We can arrange private transport and guide
- Distance: ~150 km from Cusco
Camping
Green areas are available for camping at S/ 7 per person. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag.
Combine with a visit to Calca's archaeological sites or the full Sacred Valley circuit.
After days of trekking through the Andes, sinking into the warm mineral waters of Lares is pure bliss.
