THERMAL TOURISM

In the departments of Salto and Paysandú are located the famous thermal baths of Uruguay, very recommended for its high curative power with its warm waters and natural nutrients. For this reason this region of the country is one of the tourist destinations most frequented all year round.

SIGHTSEEING

ARAPEY HOT SPRING (TERMAS DEL ARAPEY ).
The most traditional hot springs resort in Uruguay is located in the countryside framed in a beautiful country, 80 kilometers northeast from the province’s capital. It has an infrastructure that includes a 5-star hotel, another 4-star hotel and one 3-star hotel, in addition to a complex of bungalows and motels with a combined total capacity of 2,000 beds. The water, with important therapeutic powers, arises at the temperature of 39 Celsius degrees-102º F.

DAYMAN HOT SPRINGS (TERMAS DEL DAYMÁN).
Located at 6 kilometers -3.75 miles- south of the city of Salto, with a hotel capacity of 3.000 beds, Daymán is the most visited thermal center in the country. It receives more than 300 thousand tourists annually who arrive attracted by their 12 swimming pools, the ample rest Areas, their aquatic park and its sport facilities. The water with temperatures regulated according to the climate, oscillates between the 27 and 48 Celsius degrees - 82º F /116º F.

GUAVIYÚ HOT SPRINGS (TERMAS DE GUAVIYÚ).
The aquifer that feeds these hot springs is one of the largest in the world, with over 1 million square kilometers. It is located on Route 3, Km 431, 60 Km from Paysandu. It offers in-door and out-door pools as well as 38º C pools with healing effects. Open all year round. There are motels, campsites, and other services.

ALMIRON HOT SPRINGS (TERMAS DE ALMIRON).
These are the only salt-water hot springs in Uruguay. Temperature of water is 42º C. There are 3 hot spring pools with different depths, 1 cold-water pool, and 1 in-door pool. These waters are rich in sulfate, chloride, calcium, and magnesium, thus providing healing effects. It is a quiet place with several motels, restaurants, and campsites.

HOTELS
VILLAGIO COMPLEJO TERMAL
Ruta 3 Km. 432
Termas de Guaviyu – Paysandú
Tel: (598) 4755 2041
ARAPEY THERMAL RESORT
Termas del Arapey
Salto
Tel.: (598) 4768 2008
HOTEL MUNICIPAL
Termas del Arapey
Salto
Tel.: (598) 4768 2441
AGUAS CALIENTES
Termas del Daymán
Salto
Tel.: (598) 4736 9840
SOLAR DEL ACUARIO
Termas del Dayman
Salto
Tel.: (598) 4736 9206
TERMAS DE GUAVIYÚ
Paysandú
Tel.: (598) 4750 4032
TERMAS DE ALMIRON
Paysandú
Tel.: (598) 4740 2203 / (598) 4740 2891
RESTAURANTS
CASA LAMAS
Calle Chiazzaro
Salto
4732 9376