I have to admit that the idea for this article came about for personal reasons. I love visiting places with hot springs in São Paulo, even in the summer, and I was looking for some destinations not too far from the capital. So, I thought to myself: “I can’t be the only person who avoids the freezing water of the ocean or waterfalls!”
So, if you also prefer to relax in the warmth, check out some of the cities with hot springs in the interior of São Paulo!
Located 180 km from São Paulo, Águas de Lindóia is considered the thermal capital of Brazil. That’s exactly why it’s the best known and most visited.
Currently, the Águas de Lindóia Municipal Spa offers not only therapeutic baths for treating ailments but also relaxing and moisturizing baths, massages, lymphatic drainage, Scottish showers, and other services.
When it comes to lodging, there’s no shortage of options for all types of travelers and budgets. In other words, feel free to look around—you’ll have plenty of choices. In any case, Pousada Morro Verde is the perfect combination of proximity to downtown and contact with nature.
The smallest municipality in São Paulo, located 187 km from São Paulo, is one of the eleven municipalities in the state considered to be hydromineral resorts.
At the Dr. Octávio Moura Andrade Municipal Spa, you can enjoy the waters and treatments of the Thermal Spa. Here, you’ll find three types of springs: the Fountain of Youth, the Gioconda Spring, and the Almeida Salles Spring. Each one has medicinal and healing properties.
For lodging, our top value-for-money choice is Piccola Pousada, which has ten suites, some of which allow pets. Plus, there’s a pool, an indoor garden, and breakfast included with your stay.
This small town, about 300 km from the state capital, offers a variety of leisure options surrounded by nature. At the Mizael Marques Sobrinho Spa, you can access the city’s medicinal water springs.
According to the Águas de Santa Barbara City Hall, the alkaline-radioactive and medicinal water is used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
The municipal spa features facilities that include tubs for individual treatments, a hot tub, a sauna, and indoor and outdoor pools. Admission to the site is free, but treatments are paid.
Among the best lodging options is the Green Village Hotel. The resort is equipped for those who want to enjoy the benefits of the hot springs without sacrificing comfort. After all, here, guests have access to swimming pools, a sauna, a waterfall, and a spa.
Piratininga
Piratininga is located in the Bauru region, in the center of the state, 338 km from the capital. In the 1980s, while searching for oil, experts discovered brackish thermal waters beneath the municipality, which transformed it into a tourist resort for relaxation and wellness.
The city’s main spa is Novo Thermas de Piratininga. In addition to sulfur-rich waters that spring from the ground at over 40°C, the facility also offers pools with water slides and its own swimming lake.
Ibirá is 425 km from the capital, between the cities of Catanduva and São José do Rio Preto. Five springs make up the Termas de Ibirá hydro-mineral complex, where you can enjoy vanadic, alkaline, and bicarbonate mineral waters, among others.
Visitors enjoy the pools, lakes, the small islet, and the mini-peninsula in a setting that allows for a true immersion in nature. In addition, you can pay for services such as massages, immersion baths, and many others. For more information, check out the city’s official tourist guide.
Lins
In the central-western part of the state, Lins is another key destination for those looking to relax in hot springs in São Paulo. This quiet town offers a breath of fresh air for visitors, located approximately 430 km from the capital.
For accommodations, we recommend the Blue Tree Thermas de Lins resort. The complex offers guests a full package of comfort and tranquility, with a spa, massages, and various special baths. In other words, it’s a must-visit destination for relaxation!
Located about 430 km from the capital, Olímpia is home to the Thermas dos Laranjais water park. The hot springs park is the 5th largest in the world and the most visited in Latin America.
In other words, this is the right choice if you have children, because the facilities are perfect for fun for all ages.
The Wyndham Olímpia Royal Hotels is considered one of the best hotels in Olímpia. It is attached to Thermas dos Laranjais and has an exclusive entrance to the park.
Fernandópolis
Located 551 km from São Paulo, Fernandópolis is the ideal getaway for those with plenty of time to spare. The city sits atop the Guarani Aquifer, one of the world’s largest freshwater reservoirs, and features hot springs that gush at nearly 60°C!
There are three springs with therapeutic properties that supply the region’s water parks. The main one is Água Viva Thermas Resort, featuring a hotel, pools, and a spa open to all ages.
Finally, a little bonus from Minas Gerais: Poços de Caldas
Although it’s in Minas Gerais, Poços de Caldas is 259 km from São Paulo and makes the list as a classic getaway for those seeking warm waters. The city, located inside an extinct volcano, is famous for its sulfurous and medicinal hot springs. In addition to relaxing baths with temperatures ranging from 38°C to 45°C, the destination also features lookout points, waterfalls, and a SESC hotel to round out the itinerary.
