Rivera, a small municipality about 30 kilometres from Neiva along the Neiva-Bogotá highway, is known for its natural thermal springs. The waters emerge warm and mineral-rich, fed by the volcanic geology of the central cordillera. Several bathing complexes have been built around the springs, ranging from simple municipal pools to more developed spa facilities.
It's an easy half-day trip from Neiva. The surrounding landscape — rolling hills and the Rio Neiva valley — is attractive, and the drive itself is pleasant. Most visitors combine a morning in the pools with lunch in Rivera before returning to the city.