Information of the thermomedical waters of Lares

Medical tourism is a type of tourism that is gradually acquiring a greater number of followers, and that has in the Peruvian territory an impressive range of resources to choose from, since if there is something that abounds in all regions of the country These are the sources that, in addition to relaxing and relieving the visitor from stress, are capable of relieving any suffering they may have.

The Thermal Baths of Lares, are one of these thermomedical resources that the traveler will be able to enjoy when he goes to a region like Cusco. These thermal baths, as the name suggests, are located in the district of Lares, which is located in the province of Calca.
Lares Thermal Baths are made up of a group of four swimming pools. These are fed by waters that are tempered to different degrees. The temperature of the thermal pools of Lares fluctuate between 36 ° C and 44 ° C and the pools have dimensions between 17 m2 and 120 m2, with depths that do not exceed one and a half meters, making it suitable for a greater number of visitors.
These thermal baths are visited by the properties that present their waters, which in addition to offering comfort and stress relief are able to relieve certain conditions. This is achieved thanks to the fact that the waters of these Thermal Baths of Lares are fed by minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, among many others, which together allow us to fight diseases such as arthritis , osteoporosis, in addition to contributing to the rehabilitation of broken bones, combating muscle, stomach problems, among many others.
To get to the Lares Thermal Baths, the visitor has to travel from the city of Cusco to Calca, this tour can take approximately an hour and a half, and can be done on a public bus, this usually charges approximately S / 4.00 per passenger. Already in Calca a combi is taken that in two hours leaves it in the district of Lares, the cost of this vehicle does not usually exceed S / 10.00. From Lares you should only continue on foot for approximately 1 km to the thermal baths. This last tour can be completed in just fifteen minutes, depending on the physical conditions of the visitor, if you want you can also rent a taxi.
Those who visit the Thermal Baths of Lares should keep in mind that the only tourist infrastructure that exists in the place is the hot springs, and that the closest services can only be found in the city of Calca and Lares, despite these inconveniences, the environment The Lares Thermal Baths are more than suitable for camping, so the traveler will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of these waters for a longer time.
In order to access the Lares Thermal Baths, the visitor has to make a payment whose cost ranges between S / 3.00 and S / 5.00. Visits to these thermal baths can be made at any time of the day.
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