The Thermal Baths of Machacancha locate 8 kilometers northwest of Calca, situated by the road connecting Lares and Calca. At an altitude of 3,050 meters.
Thermal Bath has three large pools where visitors can relax. Its waters have an average temperature of 40ºC, and the facilities do protect with a glass roof with a metallic structure, dressing rooms, and toilets.
The properties of water are favorable for rheumatism, gout, anemia, neurasthenia, and conditions in the liver. Water characteristics: yellowish color, odorless, pleasant metallic taste, limpid appearance. Classification of water: Sodium, magnesium, bicarbonated, sulfated, and a high percentage of potassium chloride and silicon.
The city of Calca is located 50.5 kilometers from Cusco, an hour’s drive approximately and 18 kilometers from Pisac. The town of Calca offers two magnificent thermal baths (Machacancha and Minas Moqo) and the possibility of visiting the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo.
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