Homestead caldera

The Homestead Caldera is a natural hot spring filled with mineral-rich water enclosed within a limestone dome rising roughly 55 feet above ground. The waters maintain steady temperatures between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius year-round and can be accessed via a tunnel leading to bathing facilities and amenities.

The natural spring formed over many centuries as mineral deposits accumulated from underground aquifers. During the 20th century, it became a valued retreat for mining and construction workers who sought relief from the healing properties of the warm water.

The geothermal site serves as a gathering place where people swim and soak in the warm mineral waters for relaxation and wellness. Locals and visitors alike treat it as a social destination, with the therapeutic qualities of the water drawing families and groups throughout the year.

Access is provided through a tunnel roughly 34 meters long, with changing facilities and equipment rental available on site. Keep in mind that life jackets may be required for some activities and the walkways around the basin can be slippery.

The basin pumps roughly 500,000 liters of naturally heated water daily through an underground aquifer, making it a remarkably consistent and productive geothermal source. This volume of continuously flowing hot water is uncommon to encounter and contributes significantly to the stable water temperature.