Place to visit
Termita 5, Bolivia: what it is and when to go
Termita 5 is a hot spring in Bolivia (Oruro). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hot spring · Hot springs
- Where
- Bolivia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LPB La Paz / El Alto, 196 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- GAMO
- Coordinates
- -17.89163, -67.0442
What it is and where
Termita 5 is a hot spring in Bolivia (Oruro).
It is in Oruro, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -17.89163, -67.0442; the nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB, La Paz / El Alto), 196 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bolivia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- GAMO
It is one of the Hot springs places in Bolivia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Termita 5 is April to September.
- JanPossible12:58
- FebPossible12:35
- MarPossible12:07
- AprBest time11:35
- MayBest time11:10
- JunBest time10:56
- JulBest time11:02
- AugBest time11:24
- SepBest time11:54
- OctPossible12:25
- NovPossible12:51
- DecPossible13:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bolivia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bolivia
To enter Bolivia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bolivia checklist. Currency: Boliviano (BOB); plugs: Type A and C · 230 V · 50 Hz (115 V in some areas: check your charger's label); emergencies: 110 police · 118 fire · 165 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Termita 4Hot spring18 m
- Termita 6Hot spring20 m
- Balneario CapachosHot spring bath59 m
- Termita 2Hot spring68 m
- Termita 1Hot spring96 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bolivia guide.
More in Bolivia: Hot springs
- El Tatio: Geyser field located in the Andes Mountains, Chile
- Sol de Mañana: geothermally active area in southern Bolivia
- Aguas Calientes de Collpa: Hot spring
- Aguas Termales: Hot spring bath
- Aguas Termales de Acevedo: Hot spring
- Aguas Termales de Belen: Hot spring
Every Bolivia place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Termita 5?
It is a hot spring in Bolivia.
When is the best time to visit Termita 5?
April to September. In December there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 56.
How do you get to Termita 5?
The nearest main airport is El Alto International Airport (LPB), 196 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bolivia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bolivia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Termita 4, Termita 6, Balneario Capachos. The rest is in the Bolivia guide.
Keep reading
- Oruro14 places to see in and around Oruro, Bolivia: Jach'a Ch'ankha, Cerro San Felipe, Cerro San Pedro. Best time: April to September.
- Hot springs36 places for hot springs in Bolivia, from El Tatio to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BoliviaBefore travelling to Bolivia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for ninety days per year and your passport must be valid for six mon…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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