The Socos hot springs is one of the most thermal resorts in the Region of Coquimbo and they are only 100 kilometers from La Serena. A particular feature of the waters of Socos hot springs is that they can be drinks naturally, with gas or with fruit flavors of Apple and Tangerine. This water, declared a "source of health", is available for sale by which visitors can carry a complement of your favorite water when you return home.
Socos Hot Springs are located in northern Chile, in Región of Coquimbo, 38 km (24 mi.), Southeast of Ovalle. They have been one of the most popular hot springs in the area for over 50 years, boasting fully equipped facilities that include a swimming pool, sauna, bathtubs, and massage therapies.
This thermal center is situated next to an inlet, surrounded by the area's endemic vegetation that provides shelter against the sun's harmful rays that shine almost year round. This is the perfect place for sun worshippers who wish to enjoy the healthful benefits of thermal waters.
One particular feature at Socos Hot Springs is that its drinkable waters that can be ingested in its natural form, as soda water, or with apple and mandarin flavors. This water, declared a "source of health", can be sold to visitors who want to take some of it with them.
When to go : All year round
Facilities : Socos Hot Springs boast a modern, first-class infrastructure with a thermal water swimming pool, sauna, bathtubs, camping areas, international restaurant and terraces.
Water Type : Hypothermic waters 82°F (28ºC), Bromide saturated, Containing Iodine, Magnesium and Sodium.
Indications :
Integral benefits to metabolism.
Combat tension.
Stress.
Contraindications : Unknown.
Applications :
Thermal baths.
Mud baths.
Steam baths.
Underwater pressure massages.
Attractions :
Beaches: Tongoy, Guanaqueros or La Herradura
Fray Jorge National Park.
Valle El Encanto National Monument.
Barraza town.
Gastronomy
The cuisine in the North of Chile is characterized by a variety of legumes and cereals, due to the arid climate. Within the most common ingredients are quinoa, a staple in the Inca culture, also is the potato, carrot and various tropical fruits like mango, passion fruit and guava.
Among typical dishes are roast alpaca cooked on firewood, chuño which is a soup-based Popes alpaca, onion, wheat and other vegetables. Also you can find al types of seafood and fishes to make differents dishes.
Further to the North, a typical sweet is the chumbeque this fact of flour, lard and layers of Orange, mango, passion fruit jams. There are also the pululos, which are a kind of very common puffed rice in the north end.
Tour: From Ovalle/ La Serena to Socos Hot Springs.
Recommendations
The climate oscillates between desertic and Mediterranean. The annual temperature is 13 ° C.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not throw garbage on the beaches, parks or streets. To take care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.
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