How to get to the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal in Risaralda

The hot springs of  Santa Rosa de Cabal, is a magical and definitely charming place where water has another meaning and where you can feel that you are born again. This is a destination that you have to visit, if you want to get out of the routine, relax and know something different from Colombia.

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The Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal, are quite special because they offer a unique experience and a complete disconnection, the calm and sensation of its hot and cold waters coming together with all the gratness of nature that surrounds it and that completes the picture, transporting you to states that are only possible in Colombia with its lush nature and landscapes.

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But these thermal springs are also referred to as one of the best destinations in Colombia. This place contains the power of water from natural sources, which come from an imposing 95 meters high waterfall. In total there are 4 special heated pools to make you forget everything and be born again.

How to get to the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal?

To get to the Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs the first step is to get to Pereira, the capital of the department of Risaralda, and take a bus from the terminal to Santa Rosa de Cabal for a value of 2,000 COP.

When you arrive, head to the main park of Santa Rosa de Cabal, and take another bus to the hot springs for a value of COP 1,500 per person. This is the easiest and most economical option. But if you prefer, you also have the option of taking a 'chiva' that leaves the main square for a value of 5,000 COP. There is one last option to get to the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal and it is to walk 1 km from the square to the hot springs and on the way wait for a Jeep to take you there. The fare is negotiated directly with the driver, but has an estimated price of 10,000 COP.

We are here, and now?

The first thing you should know is that the schedule go from Monday to Sunday from 9 am until midnight, but the entry is made until 10 pm.

The entrance fee is 36,000 COP and 30,000 COP for adults and children respectively, in low season. This price includes admission to the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal, menu of the day and snack.

The Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal, have several services that you will have the possibility to take if you want, such as the SPA, romantic plans and an expedition that consists of making an ecological walk to the point where the thermal springs are born, having a privileged contact with nature.

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If you want to spend the night, there you will find various options; from hostels to the luxury hotels.

Recommendations

The main recommendation that you can be given is to wear the bracelet that you will be given at the beginning all the time, it is not allowed to go out and re-enter, is so, you will have to pay the fee again.

Another important point that you cannot forget is that you should alternate the bath in cold water with hot water every 20 minutes after being in the pools. This will avoid some decompensation in body temperature.

Bring a towel, since there they won't give you one, just like your bathing suit; Obviously, and enjoy every moment of the experience with intensity.

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