10 Brazilian cities where thermal waters are the main attraction

The thermal waters are famous for relieving rheumatic pain (Leonardo da Vinci, in the 15th century, was a fan of immersion baths in Roman baths to reduce the symptoms of gout), improve respiratory conditions (such as asthma and even colds), control blood pressure blood pressure, benefit the skin and, of course, relax. How delicious to enter a naturally warm water source and forget about the problems of the outside world!

Its temperature comes from the center of the Earth or from volcanic activity, and Brazil’s geographic characteristics mean that some regions of the country are full of hot springs that attract people from all over the world. Do you want to visit one and enjoy yourself in these waters? We bring here ten Brazilian cities where thermal waters are the main attractions.

Águas de Lindoia – São Paulo

The water comes out of the ground at 28°C and is used in swimming pools at the municipal resort, which have water slides, showers and hydromassage. In other parts of the city there are springs with mineral water for residents and visitors.

Olympia – Sao Paulo

The city takes advantage of its thermal waters in one of the most visited water parks in Latin America, Thermas dos Laranjais. There are more than 20 pools with temperatures around 38°C all year round.

Araxá – Minas Gerais

The thermal complex of Araxá is located in hotels, but has services open to those who are not staying in them, with bathtubs and individual and collective pools. For those staying in one of the hotels, treatments based on water and its sludge are available.

Poços de Caldas – Minas Gerais

It is there that the first official spa in Brazil is located, Thermas Antonio Carlos, with saunas, showers, baths and treatments with the naturally hot waters of the city. For the general population and tourists who are looking for the benefits of thermal waters, there is the historic municipal spa, created in 1896, with the possibility of immersion baths in water constantly at 37°C.

Barra do Garças – Mato Grosso

Within a green area is the Parque das Águas Quentes, with thermal pools whose temperatures vary between 30°C and 43°C, a river and water slides. And all with the greatest comfort: changing rooms are available for visitors and there is structure for family meals.

Rio Quente – Goiás

More than swimming pools: Rio Quente has this name because it houses the only warm water river in the world. That’s right, it’s naturally warm running water, with temperatures between 26°C and 47°C, depending on the point of the river and the season.

Mossoró – Rio Grande do Norte

Hot springs are rare in the Northeast, and Mossoró stands out for having an aquatic complex with 12 interconnected pools. The water there is especially rich in calcium, magnesium and iron.

Foz do Iguaçu – Paraná

Foz do Iguaçu is not just about waterfalls: the city of Paraná has the first thermal beach in Brazil, located at the Mabu Thermas Resort. The water reaches 36°C and is also distributed by the pools on site.

Gravatal – Santa Catarina

In addition to the swimming pools of the city’s hotels, Gravatal has public spaces so that residents and tourists can enjoy its thermal waters.

Marcelino Ramos – Rio Grande do Sul

On the banks of the Uruguay River, these thermal waters from Rio Grande do Sul are distributed in a park surrounded by beautiful landscapes. There are beautiful mountains, valleys and native forest, as well as a lake with water at conventional temperatures where water sports are practiced.