Termas de Río Hondo

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Termas de Río Hondo
Province Santiago del Estero
Department Río Hondo
Location 27°29′ S 64°52′ W
Elevation 265 m AMSL
Population 27,838
Phone code +54 3858
CPA base G4220

Termas de Río Hondo is a city in the province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina. It has 27,838 inhabitants as per the 2001 census [INDEC]. It is located on the banks of the Dulce River, 65 km north of the provincial capital Santiago del Estero, near the artificial Río Hondo Lake.

The hot springs (Spanish: termas, Quechua: Yacu Rupaj) of the area have a temperature of over 30 °C (86 °F), and have made the town a popular spa resort for Argentinians, who enjoy the waters recommended against high blood pressure and rheumatism. Two public pools, La Olla and the Pileta Municipal, are near the town centre, along with many well-regarded hotels and restaurants.

Termas del Río Hondo municipality
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