Santa Rosa de Cabal Thermal Hot Springs

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There are several thermal baths in the coffee region, but the natural setting of the Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal is hard to match. From the baths, you overlook the waterfall, which is surrounded by tropical plants and flowers. When you see this place for the first time, it’s guaranteed to give you pause!

The Termales are located in a nature reserve, at an altitude of over 1,900 meters, in the province of Risaralda. 10 kilometers away is the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal. The Termales are not on the well-known tourist route and are therefore often skipped when visiting the coffee triangle. If you want to spend a few days relaxing in beautiful, green surroundings, this part of the coffee triangle is definitely worth a detour. Here you can read more information about the thermal baths, such as prices and packages, the best time to go and the best hotels to stay near Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal.

The baths

There are 3 pools and 1 children’s pool with natural, warm water. From all the pools you have a beautiful view of the 95-meter high waterfall, under which you can take a cold shower.

The spa

There are various spa treatments at the San Miguel Termal Spa, from a mud mask to scrubs and full body treatments.

Hiking trails

If you arrive early, you will have the trails almost to yourself and can photograph the waterfall in peace. You can also do an organized hike, the Expedición Termal. Tijdens deze hike van ongeveer 2 uur, ga je met een gids hiken naar de “oorsprong” van de waterval.

Plan your trip

Opening hours

365 days a year from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. (Box office closes at 10 p.m.)

Since Covid-19, there are modified opening hours. There are 3 timeslots on which you can come and you may stay up to 4 hours.

  • From 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • From 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • From 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.


updated March 2024

Prices

 

  • Prices for admission + access thermal baths (pasaporte termal) start at COP36,000/€9 for adults and COP26,000 €6.50 for children (up to 1.20m). Children up to 90 cm. are free.
  • Booking online is cheaper
  • Prices vary by day and time of day. You pay the highest price for your ticket during holidays and in the wehttps://termales.com.co/spa/ekendfor the timeslot from 11:30am to 5pm. (COP51,000/€12.75 for an online ticket)
  • Expedición Termal hike from COP21,500/€5.50, for a 2h guided tour
  • Spa treatments, from facial mask to full body massages. Check here for more info.

updated March 2024

Facilities
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Locker Rooms
  • Free storage service of your belongings: You get a big plastic bag where you can put all your stuff. The bag will be taped off and before you leave the premises, you pick up your stuff again
  • Lockers (for a fee)
  • Souvenir shop
  • 2 restaurants serving local and international cuisine
    How to get there

    From St. Rosa de Cabal
    By bus, Willy jeep, Chiva or cab (45 min.) A Willy jeep and Chiva cost 2000COP/€1, the bus costs 1600COP/0.40€.

    Bus departure times
    A bus runs every 2 hours, according to the schedule below:
    Departure from square St. Rosa de Cabal: 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
    Departure from Termales Balneario: 8.50u, 10.50u, 12.50u, 14.50u, 16.50u, 18.50u.

    Tip: Check current bus schedules with your hotel as they may change.

    Are you coming from Salento?
    Then first take the bus to Pereira 1.5h, COP 7500/€2. From there, go to Santa Rosa de Cabal. (45 min., COP 2200/ €0.55). After that, see above.

    Coming from Manizales
    Take the bus to St. Rosa de Cabal (60 min., COP7000/€1.75). After that, see above.

    Own transport
    If you come with your own transport, you can park in the spacious parking lot.

    Best time to go

    During the week in the early morning hours. On weekends it can get very busy with families, especially later in the morning.

    Packing List
    • Swimwear
    • Towels (not provided!)
    • Bathing slippers
    • Cash for food, drinks, locker and souvenirs
    • Change, for any tips

    Hotels and Accommodations

    On the road between Termales and Santa Rosa de Cabal, there are several nice little hotels for every budget, often with beautiful gardens and a “private” river.

    #ColombiaMyWay Tips

    # Tip 1

    Hotel Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
    You can’t get closer to the thermal baths! This is a popular hotel with Colombian tourists. It can be especially crowded on weekends and during vacations and vacations.

    # Tip 2

    Mamatina hotel
    This colorful hotel is close to the Termales, 1km away. The bus to the Termales stops right in front of it!

    Below you will find more hotels and hostels. For your convenience, we have listed the distance from Termales with each accommodation.

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    More hotels in Santa Rosa de Cabal

    Additional tips

    Helpful (and tasty) tips

    1. Go for lunch instead of dinner

    Most of the hotels between Termales and Santa Rosa de Cabal are rural and there is not much to do in the evening. Also, not all hotels have their own restaurant. Therefore, go for dinner in the afternoon so you don’t have to look for a restaurant nearby in the evening.

     

    2. Taste the chorizo santarrossano

    If you tell a Colombian you’re going to Santa Rosa de Cabal, 9 times out of 10 he won’t mention the thermal baths, but the chorizo santarrossano. Deze ambachtelijk gemaakte worst is een lokale specialiteit, die beroemd is tot in de verre omgeving.

     

    3. Eat a delicious cake at El Parisino

    The French cakes are made with a Colombian touch. Especially try the yummie Cheesecake con Arequipe (caramel) or the Cheesecake con (mucho) chocolate. Que riiico! Café el Parisino is located in hacienda Santa Clara, Via Termales de Santa Rosa km 1.

    4. Discover even more thermal baths

    If you can’t get enough of the wonderful hot water, check out San Vicente Reserva Termal, 17 km from the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal. If you go here by rental car, keep in mind that the last 12 km of the road are unpaved.

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