THE PAPALLACTA HOT SPRINGS

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INTERESTING DATA The thermal water sources that feed the Papallacta pools come from rainwater infiltrated in the Chacana volcanic caldera, where they acquire caloric energy, magma, and their mineral-medicinal priorities. Roberto Merino - President - Termas de Papallacta S.A. They produce geothermal energy is the one that produces the heat of the Earth and that results in the expulsion of hot springs.

 The Papallacta Hot Springs One of the most important natural resources of the complex is the thermal waters, which were already valued by the Incas. For them, Papallacta was a healing center and an obligatory step for tired or wounded warriors. Currently, the site is opening a space in international tourism. The phenomenon that occurs here is called boiler. In the old days, there was a very large volcano that lost its pressure and formed a magma chamber inside. Due to the pressure of the mountain, said chamber collapsed and created the derivations. The hot water coming from the crater runs through the existing cracks from the earth's crust to the magma. The contact of the water with the vapors causes the liquid to come out through the cracks

  Papallacta Town  Papallacta is a small town. It is known for the Papallacta hot springs and for its fresh and delicious trout. This city and its places are treasured because the natural environment has been kept almost intact, making it a kind of sanctuary for people who want a break from the hustle and bustle of city life.