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Socos Hot Springs are located in the Fourth Region of Coquimbo,
231 mi. (370 km.) north of Santiago and 24 mi. (38 km.) southeast
of Ovalle and they have been one of the most popular hot springs
in the area for over 50 years.
This thermal center is situated next to an inlet, surrounded by
the area's typical vegetation that provides shelter from the sun's
harmful rays that shine almost year round. This is the perfect place
for sun worshippers who also enjoy the healthful benefits of the
thermal waters.
These waters are saturated with bromide, and also contain iodine,
magnesium, and sodium. They flow at a pleasant temperature of 82°F
(28°C), thus called hypothermic. One of the unique characteristics
of Socos is that its waters are potable and can be ingested in the
form of tonic water or with apple and mandarin flavors. This water,
declared a "source of health", can be sold to visitors
who want to take some of their favorite water home with them.
It is said that the metabolism benefits from the tepid waters of
Socos, and that they also help combat stress and tension. Guests
can enjoy thermal baths in the pool or underwater pressure massages,
steam baths, and mud baths.
You can participate in a number of activities in and around the
area: hikes and walks throughout nature, taking photos of flora
and fauna, horseback rides, and picnics.
If there is time you should visit some nearby places of interest
like the beaches of Tongoy, Guanaqueros, or La Herradura. Enjoy
sun, sand, and sea! You might also consider the beautiful Fray Jorge
National Park with some of the most unique forests in the world.
If archeology and history is your cup of tea, you can't miss Enchantment
Valley (Valle del Encanto), declared a National Monument for its
petroglyphs, pictographs, and stone mortars (piedras tacitas) that
date back to 2000 B.C. The town of Barraza is one of Chile's oldest
towns exhibiting a colonial church that dates back to the year 1681.
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When to go
Year round.
How to get there
From Santiago to Ovalle, 256 mi. (410 km.) along the highway,
from Ovalle to the Hot Springs, 24 mi. (38 km.) along a less
traveled road in good condition. Location
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Facilities
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Socos Hot Springs boasts a modern, first-class infrastructure with
a thermal water swimming pool, sauna, bathtubs, camping areas, international
restaurant and terraces.
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Water Type
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- Hypothermic waters 82°F (28ºC)
- Bromide saturated.
- Containing Iodine.
- Magnesium.
- Sodium.
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Indications
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- Integral benefits to the metabolism.
- Combat tension.
- Stress.
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Discrepancies
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Applications
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- Thermal baths.
- Mud baths.
- Steam baths.
- Underwater pressure massages.
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Photos
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Attractions
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Beaches of Tongoy, Guanaqueros or La Herradura, Fray Jorge National
Park, Enchantment Valley (Valle del Encanto), town of Barraza.
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Activities
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Baths and other thermal activities,
photography, walks and hikes, cultural and archeological excursions.
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