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Thermalism in the Colombian Andes.

A research book on the hot springs of Cauca and Caldas, where science and nature intertwine.

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Research book · in Spanish

Termalismo en los Andes colombianos

Experiencias en los departamentos de Cauca y Caldas

This research book explores thermalism in the Colombian Andes through experiences in the landscapes of Cauca and Caldas, where science and nature intertwine. It analyses the properties and therapeutic uses of mineral-medicinal waters, as well as the influence of altitude on how the human body responds. Beyond description, it offers keys to understanding the potential of thermalism for health, wellbeing and the territory from a technical yet approachable perspective, and invites readers to discover these places as an experience of knowledge and connection with nature.

Authors
Eder Peña QuimbayaIsabel Cristina Jaimes Montaña
Publisher
Editorial Universidad de Caldas
Series
Línea Investigación · N.º 134
Year
2026
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What you’ll find

Science and nature, intertwined.

  1. Thermal water spout pouring into a stone pool
    01

    Mineral-medicinal waters

    Their properties and therapeutic uses, seen through research.

  2. Thermal pool surrounded by mountains and Andean vegetation
    02

    Altitude and the body

    How the height of the Andes shapes the way the human body responds.

  3. Thermal hot tub among gardens and forest
    03

    Health, wellbeing and territory

    Keys to understanding the potential of thermalism from a technical yet approachable perspective.

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