Termales San Vicente
A valley of hot springs and cold streams in forest above Santa Rosa de Cabal, separate from the better-known falls nearby.
Updated 14 October 2026
Santa Rosa de Cabal has two separate thermal sites that visitors regularly confuse: Termales de Santa Rosa, beside a large waterfall and closer to town, and Termales San Vicente, further up an unpaved road in a wider valley. This is the second. It sits in a forested valley at around 2,300 metres where hot springs emerge alongside cold mountain streams, and the arrangement is spread out rather than a single pool complex - pools of different temperatures through the valley, some built and some more natural, mud areas, and cold water to alternate into. The road in is rough and transport is usually arranged through the resort. Accommodation and camping are on site. It is quieter than the waterfall site and considerably further from the town.
What's there
- Hot springs beside cold streams - in a forested valley at 2,300 metres.
- Pools spread through the valley - rather than one complex.
- Mud areas and cold plunges - alternating with the hot water.
- A separate site from the Santa Rosa falls - regularly confused with it.
When to go
December to March and July to August. A full day.
Before you go
It is not the waterfall site - check which one you have booked. The road is unpaved and rough; resort transport is the practical option. Weekends and holidays fill it. Rain is frequent in this region.
Nearby
Termales de Santa Rosa is closer to the town; Pereira is west.
What to pack for Termales San Vicente
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- Shelter suited to the place - Tent, tarp or hut booking - match it to the terrain and rules. Find on Amazon
- Swimwear - Needed at most public thermal pools; some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Find on Amazon
- A warm sleeping bag + mat - Rated a little colder than you expect the nights to be. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel + flip-flops - For wet changing areas and hot poolside stone. Find on Amazon
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