El Tubo

Location:
About 4 kilometers (2.4 miles) east of Zorritos
Peru

Spa/Hot Springs Types:
Hot springs

By Lorraine Caputo

If your idea of soaking in hot springs is a pure-water affair, then head for El Tubo. Here, when you exit the pools you’ll drip water, not mud. Although a different experience than the other nearby hot springs, these are another wondrous place to just soak away. The thermal waters of El Tubo are full of natural salts, which give them medicinal properties.

Getting There
From Zorritos market, Paseo Orlando Herrera A. wends its way to El Tubo. You can hire a mototaxi to take you there ($6.70 roundtrip, with wait; 10 minutes ride) or walk it in about 1.5 hours (one way).

Travel Tips: Daylight hours are best for coming to El Tubo, though some tour operators do have night excursions.

Price Description: Free (though tip the caretaker).

Relative price: Very cheap

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Bring along swimming gear, towel, water and food.

Cerros de Amotape National Park, Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary, Tumbes National Forest; Los Hervideros hot springs; surfing, bird watching, fishing.

Currencies accepted
Nuevo Sol