The thermal baths of Chimur are the perfect place to relax and relish the medicinal waters of the natural hot springs surrounded by the lush green of the Peruvian jungle.
Chimur is located approximately 150 KM away from the city of Cusco, in the province of Paucartambo. The thermal waters of Chimur are crystal clear and transparent, its temperature ranges between 46°C to 53°C. The waters have medicinal properties and are recommended for rheumatic diseases and amongst others.
Enjoy these incredible hot springs, relax and rejuvenate with our Full-day Tour of the Chimur hot springs.
 Duration: 1 Day |  Altitude: 3200 m / 10498.7 ft |
 Difficulty: Easy |  Season: All year |
Itinerary
Tour Details:
- Duration: All day
- Start: 4:00 AM (approximately)
- End: 7:00 PM (approximately)
- Places to Visit: Calca – Chimur Thermal Baths.
Detailed Itinerary of the Chimur Hot Springs Tour
We will pick you up from your respective hotel between 3:50 AM to 4:00 AM. You can relax in the car while we drive to the city of Paucartambo, where you will have the option of visiting the old colonial bridge and having breakfast.
Then we will continue the journey for two more hours until we reach the town of Chimur, from there it is only a short 15 minutes drive until we arrive at the medicinal hot springs of Chimur.
The Thermal Baths of Chimur are special due to the composition of the water that has medicinal effects and the lush green surroundings, as we are already at the borders of the Peruvian jungle with its wonderful diversity of flora and fauna. You will have enough time to fully relax and relish this amazing place.
After enjoying the medicinal thermal baths, we will return to the town of Chimur, where we will have a delicious lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving there at 7 PM.
Important: The exact time schedule of the tour will be discussed in a previous briefing.
Included
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tourist Transportation Cusco – Chimur.
- Services with bilingual professional orientation (Spanish or English).
- 01 Lunch in the town of Chimur.
- First aid box.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Breakfast
- Tips
- Money
- Entrance to chimur hot springs.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All the rates of our Packages to Peru are expressed in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are scheduled per person.
- The valid rates for Peruvians only include IGV.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies), do not pay any service and do not have the right to food, bed or seat on tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children over 11 years considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Year.
More Information
What are the thermal baths of Chimur?
The thermal baths of Chimur are located in the district of Challabamba in the province of Paucartambo at a distance of 143 km from the city of Cusco, making it approximately a 4 hours drive one-way.
The Thermal Baths of Chimur is a cozy tourist place that offers you a pleasant and relaxing stay due to the composition of medicinal substances in the waters and the scenic surroundings of the jungle of the Qosñipata valley with an immense diversity of flora and fauna.
The thermal waters of Chimur are crystal clear and transparent, the temperature is between 46°C and 53°C and they are recommended for rheumatic diseases, among others. The thermal baths of Chimur are similar to the thermal baths of Lares located in the district of Calca, about 3 hours by transport from the city of Cusco.
How to get to the hot springs of Chimur?
You have two routes that lead to the Chimur Hot Springs from the city of Cusco:
- Route: Cusco – Calca – Ampares – Chimur
- Route: Cusco – Paucartambo – Challabamba – Chimur.
Cusco – Calca – Ampares – Chimur Route
This is the shortest route, it takes 4 hours to get to the hot springs of Chimur. However, it is a bit dangerous because the road is not asphalted, so it is not recommended during the rainy season.
Cusco – Paucartambo – Challabamba – Chimur route
This is the longer route, it takes about 5 hours to reach the thermal baths of Chimur. However, it is less dangerous as this route is asphalted and we additionally have the option to visit Paucartambo, a city full of customs and picturesque streets.
In a previous briefing, you will have the option to choose between the two routes. Yet, depending on the season the first route might not be available.
When is the best time to visit the Hot Springs of Chimur?
The best time to visit the hot springs of Chimur is during the dry season from April to October as there is a lower chance of rain and generally more sunlight.
However, with some luck, you will also find sunny days during the rainy season.
The two seasons of Cusco:
- The dry season (from April to October)
- The rainy season (from November to March)
What is the Chimur full-day tour like?
The full-day tour to the hot springs of Chimur offers you two options, you can do the tour in 1 or in 2 days. The latter option includes camping and night baths.
The Chimur hot springs are located on the borders of the Peruvian jungle so the climate is rather hot, which is why you have various pools with different temperatures to find the one that suits you. The scenery here is sensational, very characteristic of the Peruvian jungle.
The tour starts from the city of Cusco, leaving very early in the morning, and depending on the route you want to take, you can have breakfast in Paucartambo or Ampares.
If you prefer to travel along the Paucartambo route, you will have the opportunity to visit a colonial bridge where we can make a stop, take some photos and visit briefly the town.
What to pack for the hot springs of Chimur?
- Small daypack
- Bathing suit
- Towels
- Sandals
- Shampoo and Soap
- Clothes to change
- Drinking water
- Suncap or hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Extra snacks such as biscuits, chocolates, etc.
- Extra cash
- Camera
The difference between the thermal baths of Lares and the thermal baths of Chimur
The big difference between the thermal baths of Lares and the thermal baths of Chimur is that the hot springs of Lares have better infrastructure, and are only 3 hours away from the city of Cusco. The hot springs of Chimur are about 5 hours away from the city of Cusco and are more difficult to reach.
Price
HOW MUCH DOES THE CHIMUR HOT SPRING TOUR COST?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
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HOW TO BOOK THE SOUTH VALLEY CUSCO TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Cusco, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
PAYMENT METHODS
- IZIPAY
- PAYPAL
- WESTER UNION
- MONEYGRAM
- TRANSFER TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT PERU
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates for our Peru Packages are expressed in US dollars (subject to currency exchange rates) and are priced per person
- The rates for Peruvians only include VAT
- All our rates are subject to availability and circumstances
- Children under 2 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies) and are not permitted on this tour
- Children from 3 to 10 years and 11 months are considered DCC (child) and thus eligible for special rates and obliged to share the room with their parents
- Children over 11 years old are considered adults
- Minors must travel with an identity document
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas, or New Year
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