There are popular hot spring resorts in the Salto Region and Paysandu Region in the north along The River Plate, about 500 km to the north of Montevideo.
Unlike Japan, the bath is like a swimming pool where you bathe in a swimsuit.
There are various types of hot springs such as municipal hot springs, private ones and open-air hot springs which extend to the greenery.
You can choose from the types of hot springs that are differentiated by water temperatures: 40 to 46 degrees suited for “hot” spring bathing or the lukewarm waters of 38 degrees or lower for the sheer pleasure of playing in the water.
Many tourists from within Uruguay and Argentina enjoy taking time in the lukewarm water to relax and enjoy conversation. From time to time, they get out of the pool and enjoy drinking mate tea.
You can enjoy any of the hot springs all year round, but the peak season is from March to September.
Hot Springs of Dayman (TERMAS DEL DAYMAN)
This is a popular hot spring resort about 8 km from Salto City, with some 40 hotels, villas, camping sites and restaurants. The water temperature is high, with the highest up to 46 degrees, and you can enjoy a real “hot” spring bath.
There are a wide variety of hot spring pools depending on the water temperature, and you can enjoy them as your own style.
Hot Springs of Arapey (TERMAS DEL ARAPEY)
This hot spring is 80 km to the north of Salto City. There are various types such as an athletic pool and a pool for kids, and a number of hot spring pools with different water temperature.
It is equipped with racing pools, children’s pools and other types of pools, including warm pools with varying temperatures.
Their highest water temperature is 42 degrees appropriate for taking a hot bath. A pool in lukewarm water is also available.
Hot Springs of Arapey has 7 hotels and camping sites.
Hot Springs of Salto Grande (TERMAS DE SALTO GRANDE)
This is located 10 km to the north of Salto City. The water temperature is up to about 45 degrees.
Hot Springs of Guaviyu (TERMAS DE GUAVIYU)
This is a hot spring nestled amidst nature, 60 km to the north of the cities of Paysandu.
The lush environment surrounded by Yatay palm trees is popular among people who want to enjoy the hot spring amidst nature.
The water temperature is rather low at 38 degrees. There are 52 city-run motels, which accommodates about 200 people in total. It is the hot spring in great nature that is provided with city-run camping sites and 30 lodge-style accommodations permitting 15,000 people to stay.
Hot Springs of Almiron (TERMAS DE ALMIRON)
This is a hot spring about 85 km to the east of cities in Paysandu Department. It is the only hot spring with salty water in this region. The water temperature is quite low at 34 degrees.
A beautiful scenery of little rolling hills is seen here.
Mountain huts and motels are the main accommodations available and can house around 70 people. There are also camping sites where about 300 people can stay.
There is also a camping site good for 300 people.
Hot Springs of San Nicanor (TERMAS DE SAN NICANOR)
85 km to the north of Paysandu City. A ten-odd km drive along unpaved, red clay roads takes you to this hot spring surrounded with nature’s abundance. Old ranch buildings, mountain huts and camping sites lend a distinct character to the place. You can enjoy this hot spring where both agriculture and livestock blend with nature.
The water temperature is a little low - 38 degrees.
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