Otoño Hot Springs Trip from Manizales

From $98 USD per person

Forty-five minutes out of Manizales, three volcanic-heated pools sit in the green peaks of the UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape. El Otoño is not a polished spa. It is the unpretentious place people from Manizales go to unwind, and the mineral water has been drawing visitors here for generations.

Five hours in total, of which about two and a half are yours in the water. Private pickup, no group to keep up with, no schedule to hold to. If you have spent a week hiking Cocora and walking coffee towns, this is the correct way to spend the afternoon.

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How the day works

• Pickup and the drive out (about 45 minutes). From your hotel in Manizales, up into the mountains outside the city through the Coffee Cultural Landscape.
• Two and a half hours in the pools. Three pools, each at a different temperature. Move between them, use the walking paths, take as long as you want.
• Drive back (about 45 minutes). You get the rest of the afternoon.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and drop-off in private transport
• Entry to El Otoño hot springs
• All-risk insurance

Not included

• A private guide, which this one does not need
• Breakfast and lunch
• Extra purchases

Good to know

• The springs are closed on Mondays. This tour runs Tuesday to Sunday.
• Bring a swimsuit, a towel and dry clothes to change into. There are basic changing facilities on site.
• No fitness level required. There is no hiking in this one at all.
• Food and drink are on sale on site but are not in the price. Bring some cash if you plan to eat.
• The three pools run at different temperatures. Staff on site will point you to the one that suits you.
• It runs rain or shine. Cool weather arguably improves it.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring?

A swimsuit, a towel and a change of dry clothes. There are basic changing facilities on site. Sunscreen is sensible even on an overcast day.

Is it open every day?

No. El Otoño is closed on Mondays, so this tour runs Tuesday to Sunday. If your date falls on a Monday we will help you move it.

Is there food there?

Yes, food and drink are available to buy on site. Neither breakfast nor lunch is in the tour price, so bring cash if you want to eat.

How hot are the pools?

There are three at different temperatures, so you choose. The staff on site can tell you which is which.

Do I need a guide?

No, and there is not one on this tour. Your private driver handles the transport and the grounds are easy to navigate.

How do I get to and from Manizales?

We drive it. Bogotá, Medellín and Cali into the region, and Manizales to Pereira airport on the way out.

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