Chemka hot springs: floating, the rope swing and water this clear
Field note · 13 October 2026 · by Shaiya
The water at Chemka is so still under the palms that the trees look like they grow down into it. Guests float on inner tubes in the warm, clear spring, kids paddle the kayak with a guide, and the bravest climb the old fig tree roots to the rope swing.
Bring a swimsuit, a towel and something for your feet on the rocks. The entrance with us is $16 per person, and on the guided day trip it is already in the price.
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