Rio Quente: The Hot Water Spa of Brazil
Rio Quente, Brazil is best known for being Brazil’s hot water spa because of its hot water springs in the middle of a humid, tropical climate. It is also considered as one of Brazil’s biggest water parks. Nelson Ribeiro Guimaraes Airport (CLV) in Caldas Novas, Brazil serves as a prime gateway for this hydrothermal resort paradise.
Best Time to Visit
Though the weather is mostly ideal all year round, months of April to September is the peak season for Rio Quente so expect a lot of traffic and fully booked accommodations. When planning a trip during the peak seasons, consider on booking Rio Quente accommodation, flights and tours in advance to avail discounted prices.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Rio Quente Resorts is the best-known tourist spot in Rio Quente as it serves as its tourist complex. Aside from its hydro-tourism, Rio Quente is also known for its water parks like Acqua Park diRoma, Nautico Water Park and Hot Park, ecotourism adventures like Eko Aventura Park, Lagoa Quente de Pirapitinga and Camping Esplanada, the largest warm water river going for as long as 7.5 miles away, and the biggest artificial beach in the world.
Rio Quente hotels such as IMG Hotel’s Rio Quente and Serra Park Turismo are strategically located close to these natural attractions. More luxurious Rio Quente accommodations are also available with in-house hot spring baths and outdoor pools such as Rio Quente Resorts – Hotel Giardino.