Gone are the days when the concept of “thermas” was reserved for older adults. With proven benefits and huge potential for welfare, the hot Springs are today a tourist spot Very convening for all ages. so much so different luxury hotels and resorts they have grown on the edge of its warm and mineral waves. Here are five suggestions to take note of and plan your next relaxing retreat.
millennial healing
The hot Springs are those that emerge from the ground with more than 5 ° C than the surface temperature. They come from underground layers rich in different mineral components, which makes them ideal for Therapeutic use in baths, inhalations, irrigations and heating. They usually rise to the surface in the form of steam (which can condense into a geyser) or hot water. Used for thousands of years -the Roman baths are among the first examples-, they are ideal for protecting and restoring health in a pleasant and non-invasive way, and that is why more and more hotels are taking advantage of their gifts.
The hot Springs they have energetic factors thanks to the powerful ionization, mineralization, radioactivity, gases and PH variations. Relaxing in them improves the skin, favors rest, transmits energy and reduces inflammation. It is especially recommended for cases of arthritis, joint pain, rheumatism and skin problems such as eczema, rosacea or psoriasis. But in addition to these benefits, immersion is restorative and relaxing for all ages.
all-inclusive luxury
In Salto, Uruguay, Altos del Arapey Golf Club & Thermal Hotel It is a five-star resort separated by just 37 kilometers from Argentina (it is reached through the Concordia border crossing). Located in Termas del Arapey, it offers six open and interconnected thermal water pools, a large Jacuzzi and a “wet bar” located in a garden with views of lagoons and the Arapey River, as well as a covered “in-out” pool. ” and one for children. But the benefit of these waters does not end in its pool space, but also in its 156 rooms the bath water is also thermal.
In 2011, the hotel opened its own well: 950 meters deep, it discharges 150,000 liters per hour, with temperatures reaching 39 or 40 °C. “When feeding the pools, the water is changed every three or four times a day, guaranteeing the highest quality of the thermal waters and maintaining their mineral-medicinal properties,” they explain from the hotel. Added to this attraction is a spa with various treatments and a gym, a 60-hectare 18-hole golf course, a Kids Club for the youngest with ever-present caregivers, sports and entertainment activities for the whole family (such as horseback riding, canoeing or live shows) and an all-inclusive service for all meals. Color fact: iced thermal water is offered among the drinks.
Within Argentina, Los Pinos Resort & Thermal Spa It is located in Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero, and is another five-star and all-inclusive that is worth having on your radar. This city is located on a large mineralized hot spring with temperatures ranging between 30 and 85 ° C, covering about 12 km2. The hotel is located right there, to make the most of the benefits of this thermal park. “The main attraction is formed by the two thermal pools, one indoors and the other in full sun, connected by a canal,” they illustrate. In its waters rich in sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and trace elements it is possible to take a bath, do an aquagym class, enjoy the sun or participate in water activities. They can also be enjoyed in the room and in the spa, with a water circuit for sauna and Finnish baths.
complexes
Towards Entre Ríos, Termas Villa Elisa is a thermal complex that dates back to 1999. In a 41-hectare property, they offer 10 pools of different uses and temperatures, whose salty thermal water emerges from 1036 meters at a temperature of 40 ° C and is of chloride type, sulphated-sodium, of strong mineralization. “Its main source of administration is through baths, showers and inhalation, and our complex is specially prepared for it,” says Paola Amarillo, commercial assistant of the enterprise.
Likewise, they combine this strong point with various accommodation options for different types of public (bungalows, hotels, eco-modules, camping), as well as variants of gastronomy, a thermal spa, a 9-hole golf course, tennis, soccer and volleyball courts. and a 4-hectare artificial lake with pedal boats and kayaks. What is said is a complete experience to entertain the whole family, which exceeds the pure attraction of the waters. “The thermal complexes are a chosen destination all year round and at any time, because in addition to the thermal waters, they offer a variety of services and activities. They are a growing destination, chosen by more and more visitors”, says Amarillo.
Hot springs may also be surrounded by mountains. It is the case of Hotel & Spa Termas Cacheuta, located in Mendoza, surrounded by the homonymous river and the Andes Mountains. In this privileged setting, the hotel offers 16 rooms with a thermal water bath and 10 stone pools next to the river of various temperatures and hydrotherapies (such as bubble beds, volcanoes and waterfalls). They also offer mud therapy, a thermal grotto, a swimming pool and a pool of cold spring water, for an invigorating contrast. As a bonus, its gourmet proposal is also all inclusive, with full board from breakfast to dinner and with an emphasis on Creole cuisine of Mendoza origin and regional dishes.
Finally, there are certain options that benefit from the proximity of the thermal parks. This is what happens at Hotel Termas Victoria, located in the area of the Thermal Complex of the city of Victoria, Entre Ríos. Attentive to this as a destination for relaxation and revitalization, they decided to create a space in which to encourage well-being. They do it through different programs, from 3 to 7 days. The “New Habits” program, for example, is designed to “get rid of daily concerns, creating the right environment to learn healthy and effective guidelines.” Their plans include activities such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, healthy cooking classes, spa and beauty treatments, professional consultations with nutritionists, clinicians and personal trainers. And also, of course, the proximity to the hot springs and all their benefits, a central part of the choice of destination.
wellness tourism
This type of enterprise is part of wellness tourism, an increasingly established trend. In busy times and a world that always seems to be in crisis, choosing a hotel with thermal services is a bet for a deeper rest than usual. They are vacations that allow you to relax and alleviate ailments, providing a very pleasant feeling of general well-being that goes beyond any age. These resorts and complexes can be chosen in search of health, aesthetic benefits or a general reset of the body and mind. In either case, comfort and dedicated gastronomy will also be assured. Full carton for a deluxe vacation.
