Overview
La Calera hot springs are natural open-air thermal pools about 3km from Chivay, the main town for Colca Canyon visits. Soaking in 38-42°C mineral-rich waters while gazing at snow-capped Andean peaks and valleys is a perfect healing experience. The mineral content is said to aid fatigue recovery and relieve muscle soreness, making it ideal after a Colca Canyon trek. Several pools are available, with the riverside ones offering the best atmosphere. Admission PEN 20. 5 minutes by car from Chivay.
Travel Tips
Visit after your Colca Canyon trek to soothe tired muscles. Bring a swimsuit and towel. An evening visit under the stars is also recommended.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Arequipa, Peru from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Chivay Hot Springs (La Calera)
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Colca Canyon
A canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, where you can watch Andean condors soar.
📍 30.6km away
Misti Volcano
Arequipa's guardian — a 5,822m cone-shaped volcano visible from anywhere in the city.
📍 75.7km away
Things to Do in Arequipa
Colca Canyon Tour
Visit Colca Canyon — twice as deep as the Grand Canyon — and watch Andean condors soar overhead. Cruz del Condor viewpoint offers the closest encounters.
Santa Catalina Monastery Visit
A 'city within a city' — explore this 16th-century monastery's 20,000 m2 of colorful buildings and lanes, and glimpse the lives of nuns who were cloistered for 400 years.
Misti Volcano Trek
A 2-day/1-night trek to the summit of Misti Volcano (5,822m) — Arequipa's iconic peak. The panorama of the city and surrounding volcanoes from the top is magnificent.