Purilibre Hot Springs: Tours, Prices, Schedules

Q: Which are the differences between Puritama and Puripobre Hot Springs?

In spite of the fact that both places are in the same river, Puritama is closer to the source of the hot springs, so you have hot and warm water. Besides, it is a thermal complex, so it has bathrooms and dressing rooms. For its part, Puripobre is farther away from the source of the hot springs, so you have warm and cold water, and it is not a thermal complex, so it has no bathrooms nor dressing rooms. Moreover, to access to Puripobre you have to make a 40-minute medium difficulty walk to reach the pools (not suitable for people with limited mobility), while in Puritama you can have easy access through walkways (suitable for all people).

Q: How much time do I have to use the hot springs?

From the 4 hours that lasts the activity, approximately, you will use 2 hours tops to dive into the hot springs.

Q: How to book Purilibre Hot Springs?

You can book Purilibre Hot Springs online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book Purilibre Hot Springs?

The tour Purilibre Hot Springs can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Q: Is a minimum number of people required for Purilibre Hot Springs to be confirmed?

Yes, the tour Purilibre Hot Springs requires a minimum of 6 people to be confirmed. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you to offer alternatives or a refund.

Visit the Purilibre Hot Springs with a 30-minute walk, pools where you can relax amid the Atacama Desert landscape.

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Price per person

CLP$ 29.000

Duration

4 hours

Schedules

8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Minimum passengers

From 6 people

Includes

Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
Shared transportation
Spanish-speaking guide

Restrictions

Minimum age required of 8 years old

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Trekking shoes
Hat to protect against the sun
Bathing suit
Towel
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water
Comfortable clothing
Windbreaker

Description

Price

Adult: $29.000 per person.
Infant (age 0 to 2, on an adult's lap): for free.

We’ll depart San Pedro de Atacama and drive to the trailhead. From the parking area, you’ll begin an approximately 30-minute hike through the Puritama Canyon, where you can admire the desert landscape, cacti, and distinctive rock formations.

Upon arrival at the Purilibre thermal pools (also known as Termas de Puripobre), enjoy time to relax and recharge after the hike in waters up to 22 °C. We’ll stay in the area for around 2 hours. Then we’ll hike back (about 30 minutes) to the vehicle and return to San Pedro de Atacama, where the activity ends.

Important notes

No changing rooms on site. We recommend wearing your swimsuit from San Pedro.
Pick-up and drop-off not available for lodgings outside the urban area, in nearby ayllus (Quitor, Yaye, Checar, Sequitor, Solor, Coyo), or in Toconao.
Estimated times: 30 minutes of hiking each way and 2 hours at the pools.
Water temperature: up to 22 °C / 72 °F (temperate), great for relaxing, but the water is not too hot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the differences between Puritama and Puripobre Hot Springs?

How much time do I have to use the hot springs?

How to book Purilibre Hot Springs?

How far in advance should I book Purilibre Hot Springs?

Is a minimum number of people required for Purilibre Hot Springs to be confirmed?