all-inclusive hotels, complexes with hot springs and a new spa that surprises in the mountains

With autumn and colder daysthe idea of ​​spending a few days somewhere destination with hot springs seems like an attractive option. For some, it is the possibility of relax and take time for health; For others it is simply a good recreational outing with the attraction of enjoying a pool even in winter.

In Argentina there are Many optionssuch as the thermal complexes with pools offered by several locations -especially in Entre Ríos, but there are also several options in Buenos Aires-, hotels with thermal waters and luxury services, or more natural pools such as the Jordán River Hot Springs, in Jujuy: To get there you have to travel 14 kilometers on foot or on horseback.

Statistics indicate that in Argentina there are 400 hot springs, of which 55 have tourist infrastructure. An interesting variety when searching proposals, landscapes and prices.

In the province of Entre Ríos, hot springs occupy a fundamental place in the tourism industry. In fact, it is considered National Capital of Thermal Circuits. From Gualeguaychú to Federación, Colón, Villa Elisa or Chajarí, the province has 16 thermal centers in 13 cities and it is estimated that each year it receives between 1.5 and 2 million visitors.

Each one has its own particularities, but in general they are thermal complexes with different types of pools and services in which you pay a pass for the day.

For example, him Federation Thermal Park, a town on the shores of Lake Salto Grande and a pioneer in this issue, has 13 swimming pools, including indoor ones and those for children. Added to this is an Aquatic Park, with a lazy river 4 meters wide and 650 meters long, and a 400 m2 pool with waves.

Admission to the hot springs costs $8,000 per person and children up to 12 years old pay $3,850.

In Gualeguaychú, the complex Terms of the Gualeguaychú It has two indoor pools and one outdoor (and a water park that is open in summer). Admission costs $4,500 from Monday to Thursday and $6,000 from Friday to Sunday and holidays (discounts for children and retirees).

On Route 14, 8 km from the city center, Guaychú Hot Springs It has 9 pools and entry costs $8,000 (rate until 5/31). Children up to 10 years old and retirees pay 6,400.

Another destination totally identified with this activity is – its name says it all – Las Termas de Río Hondo, in Santiago del Estero. It is a city based on 14 mesothermal layers with mineral-medicinal water. This means that you open the taps and water with healing properties comes out.

One of the historic hotels in this destination is Los Pinos Resort & Thermal Spa. It has two thermal pools (one indoor and one outdoor), connected by a canal.

It has an all-inclusive system and is widely chosen by several generations of the same family, as a meeting and reunion center

To have an idea of ​​prices, 5 nights all inclusive (entering 6/14 or 6/15) family plan for children up to 3 years old free of charge and 4 to 12 years old 50% off, costs $685,200 per adult in a double room in the Colonial sector.

A 3-night all-inclusive getaway until June 12 (also in the Colonial sector) costs from $448,500 per person in a double room.

In Termas de Río Hondo there is also the “largest thermal spa in Argentina”.

Brisa Termal Spa is part of the Amérian Hotel Casino Carlos V, a five-star hotel with 151 suites. As for prices, a 4-night package in May and June costs $403,800 per person on a double basis; 7 nights, $635,999 per person.

The province of Buenos Aires also has hot springs. The closest to the City are the Termas del Salado, in General Belgrano, 162 kilometers away, which has 2×1 on Fridays in May and June (does not apply to long weekends). Admission costs $9,800 per person and on the website you can see other prices such as robe rental, towels, lounge chairs, etc. (termasdelsalado.com.ar)

Another option is the Dolores Thermal Park with sweet and salty thermal waters. It is right halfway between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata on Highway 2. It costs $9,500 per person (non-residents).

In San Clemente del Tuyú is Termas Marinas Park, with 7 pools of different depths and for different audiences. There is a 20% discount on online ticket sales. Seniors, $16,800 (from 11 years old); online advance is $13,440 and online for the day $15,120.

We should also mention the Tapalqué Hot Springs, a complex that has four indoor pools. They offer robe rental and clothing sales and there is also a space for relaxation, aromatherapy, massages and cosmiatry. Until June 30, access costs $8,900 (children from 3 to 12 years old, $6,800). Open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Last April, the Termas del Sol Spa opened in the El Faro neighborhood of El Durazno, in Calamuchita.

It has more than 22 swimming pools. “Have heated water in the pools; the tributary it is not thermalbut it is natural,” clarifies Marina Parma, manager of the complex and explains that they use “solar collectors to heat the waters” and that “the waters have excellent mineral properties typical of the area.”

Con view of the mountainsthe place offers massages and facial treatments and activities such as yoga, sound harmonization and aquatic therapies, dry and wet sauna and, soon, they will offer mud therapy.

“In July we hope to be opening our restaurant so that visitors can have lunch included with their daily entry pass,” adds Parma, with enthusiasm for the new project that is located in an area where there are several accommodation options in mountain cabins and also the Hostería El Durazno, inaugurated last December.

As for gastronomy, currently you can enjoy exquisite pastries and have gourmet sandwiches for lunch.

They are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the daily pass costs $30,000. Includes the use of swimming pools, robe, locker, group activities. The boys pay $20,000.

A proposal that combines hot springs, golf course, spa and all-inclusive system: Altos del Arapey Golf Club & Hotel Termal is a five-star resort located in Termas del Arapey (Salto department, Uruguay).

It has 156 rooms – including 20 suites – with elegant design and lots of light. To keep in mind: in the bathrooms, the hot water is thermal.

The gastronomic proposal is all inclusive.

The all-inclusive accommodation rate in a double room is from US$ 260. All-inclusive package for two people from Sunday to Thursday with bus, transfers, 5-star accommodation and all-inclusive system, from US$ 1,232.