In the city of Chivay, in the region of Arequipa, we find a source of life and health, the La Calera thermal baths. They are located just over three kilometers from the center of the town and their healing properties are well known and recommended especially for those who suffer from bone diseases, such as arthritis, for example.
The La Calera baths are made up of five pools thermo-medicinal in which the waters of the Coltalluni volcano, although before they go through a refrigeration system that makes them go from the original 80 degrees to around 35-38 degrees. The popular and proven healing properties of the La Calera baths are based mainly on the composition of the water, which has 30% calcium, 19% zinc and 18% iron. After immersing yourself in them, never more than 30 minutes in a row, you can also feed the cultural interest in the little one archeological Museum natural of Colca which is right next to the pools.
In addition to the thermal baths, you can take advantage of your trip to Chivay to visit some places of great tourist interest and where you can get in touch with nature, such as the Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world or the natural viewpoint of the Condor Cross.