Baños Termales San Mateo - Other Activity Moyobamba - Peru

In the jungle south of Moyobamba lie some of Peru’s best hot springs. Baños Termales San Mateo has six pools with medicinal waters registering 36-43ºC (97-109ºF), guaranteed to restore your body after months of travelling. The shaded grounds also have two large, fresh-water pools to cool off and swim, as well as a playground and sporting fields. The best time to come for a relaxing soak is 5-10 a.m., when the waters are cleaner and before the crowds of school kids arrive.

Location:

5 kilometers (3 mi) south of Moyobamba, off the road to Jepelacio

Other Activity Types:
Thermal springs

Getting There

To walk there, follow Avenida Miguel Grau south to the roundabout at the transoceanic highway, and continue on the road to Jepelacio. The turn off to the hot springs is well-marked. A motocycle taxi from downtown costs $2 one way.

Travel Tips:

The hot springs complex has lockers ($0.40) and changing rooms.

Price Description:

Adults $0.60, children $0.40

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:Daily 5 a.m.

Open Hours to:Daily 10 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Bring

swim gear, towel.

Waquanki orchid gardens is just down the road.

Currencies accepted
Peruvian nuevo sol

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Updated: 20 Aug 2012