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Located in the town of Panimavida, the Hot Springs is a traditional,
family-oriented thermal area. It is found 43 miles (69 km) southeast
of Talca and 12.5 miles (20 km) east of Linares, in the central
pre-Andean region, the Seventh Region of Chile.
Panimavida is a typical, central region town that boasts a beautiful
plaza with tall trees and a picturesque craft fair that features
a special basket shop. This town possesses an excellent hotel and
tourist infrastructure that accommodates all kinds of tastes and
preferences, as well as your pocket.
The waters of Panimavida Hot Springs contain oligominerals, sulfates,
and calcium, and are considered hyperthermic, averaging 89°F
(32°C) in temperature. They offer temporary relief for arthritis,
gout, cystitis, kidney stones and rheumatism. They also regulate
circulation as well as cardiovascular and respiratory activity.
Because the city of Linares is so close to the hot springs, you
should consider a visit here while you're enjoying your stay in
Panimavida. This being one of the oldest cities in Chile, there
are many architectural attractions. They include the Museum of Fine
Arts, an old colonial style house built in 1762 and headquarters
of the Board of Government between 1813 and 1814, and the traditional
City Market.
Other places of interest include the spectacular Colbun and Machicura
Reservoirs, that supply electric energy to a large part of Chile.
You could also plan a visit to the Maule Lagoon, known for its trout,
where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and water skiing.
The towns of Yerbas Buenas and Rari also deserve some attention.
Rari is famous for its exclusive and original crafts made with a
horse's mane.
When to go:
Year round.
How to get there: Santiago-Linares
along Route 5 South, 188 miles (300 km). From Linares, take
the road towards Colbún, 13 miles (20 km) to the hot
springs.
From Talca to Linares 30 miles (49 km), from Linares, 13 miles
heading east until you arrive to the hot springs along the road
that leads to Colbun. Check out our flights
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Hotels
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 Hotel
Tur Hotel Express
3 Sur 1962, 2°Piso, Talca
Tur Hotel Express features 20 rooms, a cafeteria, a meeting
room, Internet service, Cable TV and all the commodities that
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Facilities
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Among the hotel's facilities, the thermal area boasts an outdoor
pool, a room with medicinal waters, and hot springs. Guests can
also enjoy an underwater massage, steam bath or mud bath a unique
characteristic that makes these hot springs stand out is that the
water is suitable for drinking.
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Water Type
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- Hyperthermic waters (Approx. 89°F/32ºC)
- Oligominerals
- Sulfates
- Calcium
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Indications
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- Arthritis
- Gout
- Cystitis
- Renal calculus (kidney stones)
- Rheumatism
- Regulates circulation and cardiovascular and respiratory activity
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Discrepancies
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Applications
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- Outdoor thermal baths
- Individual thermal baths
- Underwater massages
- Steam baths
- Mud baths
- Use of water as a therapeutic drink.
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Attractions
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Arts and crafts from nearby towns, Colbun and Machicura Reservoirs,
city of Linares, Del Maule Lagoon, Rari, and Yerbas Buenas.
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Activities
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Baths and other thermal activities,
photography, hiking, shopping for souvenirs, cultural excursions,
walks. Activities Index
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