Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs: Soak in thermal pools

Soak in hot springs fed by volcano waterfalls

A full-day activity in Santa Rosa de Cabal where you soak in thermal springs fed by two separate waterfalls, each pool at a different temperature. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Salento, Pereira, Filandia or Armenia. Hot springs entry and driver included. Bring your own towel and wear comfortable shoes for the short walks to each spring.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santa Rosa de Cabal and Hot Springs visit

• Travel from Salento to Santa Rosa de Cabal
• Walk near the mountains to hot springs
• Visit first hot spring with waterfall and hot tubes
• Hike to second hot waterfall hot spring
• Relax and enjoy thermal springs
• Return to pick up and drop off point

The experience

The drive to Santa Rosa de Cabal passes through the Coffee Cultural Landscape, the region UNESCO recognized for its coffee heritage. The town itself sits near Pereira and draws visitors for two reasons: the thermal springs and local food, especially chorizo. Once you arrive, a short walk through the mountains takes you to the first hot springs pool, where a waterfall feeds into tubes at varying temperatures. A second spring requires a brief hike to reach a different waterfall and its own set of pools.

The mineral content in the thermal water is the draw. It helps cleanse toxins, improve blood flow and increase oxygenation. You get time to soak and rest without a guide narrating. The focus is on your own pace in the water. The activity runs six hours total, including the drive and the time spent at both springs. All Risk Insurance, the driver and entry to the hot springs are included. You bring your own towel, wear shoes that grip wet ground, and pack sunscreen and water for the walks and soaking time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your choice of Salento, Pereira, Filandia or Armenia.
• hot springs entry ticket.
• driver for the full day.
• All Risk Insurance.

Options for this experience

4 options

Pick-up in ArmeniaGuide in English · 10:00 and 16:00Departing from Armenia, pickup is included

Pick-up in PereiraGuide in English · 10:00Departing from Pereira, pickup is included

Pick-up in SalentoGuide in English · 10:00 and 16:00Departing from Salento, pickup is included

Pick-up in FilandiaGuide in English · 10:00 and 16:00Departing from Filandia, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 75 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your pickup location based on where you're staying, since the driver collects you from your hotel and returns you there at the end of the day. The six-hour timeframe leaves room for the drive, both spring sites and unhurried soaking without a guide keeping pace.

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Top questions

Which pickup location works best for where I'm staying?

You can arrange pickup from Salento, Pereira, Filandia or Armenia, depending on which city you're based in during your stay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included with your booking, so confirm your accommodation address when you reserve.

What are the hot springs actually like when I get there?

Two separate thermal spring sites feed into pools at different temperatures. The first is a short walk from the parking area and has a waterfall running into it. The second requires a brief hike up into the mountains. Both are fed by volcano water rich in minerals, and you soak in whichever pools appeal to you during your time there.

Do I need to be fit to do the walks to the springs?

The walks are short and the activity suits all fitness levels. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip since the ground near the water can be slippery, and bring water to stay hydrated during the hikes and soaking.

What should I bring besides my swimsuit?

Bring your own towel, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, water and a camera. The operator does not provide a guide, so you explore and soak at your own pace.

Does the price include lunch?

Lunch is not part of this activity. Plan to eat before you leave or bring snacks. The town of Santa Rosa de Cabal has local food options including chorizo if you want to explore once you return from the springs.