When the cool of Merida's climate gets to the bone, a great place to escape for a warm-up is Aguas Termales Santa Marta located near Tabay. Only about 40 minutes away by local bus, the springs are easy to get to. They are popular with locals on weekends and holidays. It is tranquil during the week. There are two sets of pools. The lower pools are shallower and warmer, ranging from 37'C in the piscina and 30'C in pools; the sauna is 50'C. The upper pools (about 10 minutes further on by public jeep) are larger but cooler.

Location:
Just outside Tabay,
Venezuela

Spa/Hot Springs

Getting There
From Mérida take a bus to Tabay (about 40 cents US). Tell the driver to let you off where the jeeps to the "Aguas Termales" are. From this office jeep leave (minimum of four passengers) for the hot springs (about 40 cents US).

Price Description: Entry per pool is about $2.50 US.

Relative price: Mid-Range

Open Hours from:09:00

Open Hours to:17:00

Days Closed:open every day

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Food is expensive, so bring a picnic lunch; tables are provided.

Of course, shorts or bathing outfit and towel.

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