Caldas Novas

Town ·🇧🇷 Brazil

Population 98,622

Area 1,614 km²

Time zone America/Sao_Paulo

Official website www.caldasnovas.go.gov.br

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Caldas Novas Essentials

Caldas Novas is the world's largest hydrothermal resort, built atop a massive geothermal aquifer. This selection covers the region's major water parks, including Hot Park and diRoma Acqua Park, alongside the Serra de Caldas State Park, which protects the area's primary water sources. Cultural landmarks like the Jardim Japonês and the Feira do Luar night market provide insight into the local history and regional culinary traditions of Goiás.

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Best of Caldas Novas & Rio Quente

This selection highlights the world's largest hydrothermal resort region, encompassing the geothermal hubs of Caldas Novas and Rio Quente. It features Hot Park, the first water park globally to use naturally heated thermal waters, alongside established complexes like diRoma Acqua Park and Clube Privé. The list includes historical sites like Lagoa Thermas Parque, where the region's volcanic geothermal activity was first identified, and the Monumento das Águas, a stone sculpture marking the city's entrance.

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Thermal Water Parks

Caldas Novas and Rio Quente sit atop the world’s largest hydrothermal aquifer, fueling a network of thermal water parks with temperatures ranging from 37°C to 58°C. This selection features the massive Praia do Cerrado artificial beach, the volcanic-themed slides at diRoma, and the historic Lagoa Thermas, where the region’s geothermal activity was first documented. These parks offer a mix of high-adrenaline slides, wave pools, and natural thermal rivers unique to this Brazilian cerrado region.

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Thermal Resorts & Hotels

This collection features the primary thermal accommodations across Caldas Novas and Rio Quente, situated atop the world's largest hydrothermal basin. These properties range from historic hotels in the urban center to expansive resorts built directly over natural hot springs. Most offer integrated access to major water parks like Hot Park and Lagoa Termas Park, featuring naturally heated pools and therapeutic hydrothermal baths characteristic of this volcanic-origin region.

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