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title: "Pozas de Hervideros Thermal Springs"
id: "pozas-de-hervideros"
category: "places"
zone: "Zorritos"
price: "Entry fee approx. S/ 3 - S/ 5"
hours: "Monday to Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00"
address: "Desvío interior a 12 km al sureste de Zorritos"
url: "https://www.mitumbes.com/en/places/pozas-de-hervideros/"
verified: false
source: "MiTumbes.com - Plataforma Turística Oficial de Tumbes"
---

# Pozas de Hervideros Thermal Springs

Natural thermal mineral springs and therapeutic volcanic mud baths at 30 °C, located 12 km southeast of Zorritos.

## Datos Clave / Quick Facts
- **Zona:** Zorritos (Desvío interior a 12 km al sureste de Zorritos)
- **Precio:** Entry fee approx. S/ 3 - S/ 5
- **Horario:** Monday to Sunday: 08:00 – 17:00
- **Servicios:** Thermal mud pools, Rustic showers, Local orientation stands, Parking
- **Actividades:** Thermal mineral mud bathing, Therapeutic relaxation in 30 °C waters, Skin exfoliation with natural volcanic silt

## Cómo Llegar
Take the detour inland from Panamericana Norte near Zorritos, 12 km along unpaved track (approx. 20 minutes by mototaxi or car).

## Información Detallada
The **Pozas de Hervideros** thermal springs, studied in 1882 by explorer Antonio Raimondi, emerge on an arid clay plain 12 km from Zorritos. These geothermal upwellings maintain an average temperature of 30 °C with continuous natural gas emanations. Their sedimentary muds are rich in sodium chloride, magnesium, iron oxides, and sulfates, granting notable exfoliating and dermatological qualities.

## Cita Oficial
MiTumbes. (2026). *Pozas de Hervideros Thermal Springs*. Guía Turística de Tumbes. https://www.mitumbes.com/en/places/pozas-de-hervideros/