Wednesday, March 16, 2011

INCA HOT SPRINGS

Maybe it will be challenging to decide where to go, trek or travel in Peru.  The country is full of amazing places of interest, each with a unique culture, history, stories, climate and microclimates.  This time we are going to visit Cajamarca and its hot springs.
One of the main attractions in Cajamarca is “Los Baños del Inca”, a collection of volcanic hot springs outside the city.  Here is where the Spanish encountered Atahualpa while he was bathing. Locals claim that the waters which are full of minerals have medical and healing powers, such a positive effect on fatigue, rheumatism and respiratory & nervous systems problems. 

The steam rising informed you that the temperature of the water is hot and can reach temperatures of 70 degrees Celsius.  Want to try?  Pretty sure you are going to feel relaxed and refreshed after a dip in the hot spring waters pool.

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