The 15 Best Hot Springs in Mexico

1.Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $165Our pick

Join Antonio or Jose Antonio Garcia Rivas for an eight-hour escape from Puerto Vallarta. Shop for fresh produce, visit a tortilla maker, soak at Nuevo Ixtlan’s warm mineral pools, enjoy a grilled Mexican lunch, and finish with a beachside massage in Bucerias.

“Tony, the host, is easy to communicate with and arrived exactly on time. He shared knowledge of the local floral and fauna. And some history of the country and this area. The roads are unpaved and bumpy near the hot springs but Tony drove slowly and carefully so it was not a problem. It was a real Mexican experience and Tony's cooking was superb! Excellent value and the massage on the beach was icing on the cake!”

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2.Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $125

Leave Mexico City around 4:30 AM for Grutas Tolantongo with a small group of up to 10. You’ll visit the cliffside pools, cave, tunnel, waterfall, and warm river before returning by dinner. Guides such as Ara, April, and Michelle are praised for clear help and personal service.

“April was an amazing tour guide for the hot springs! Even though the ride is super long, the drive was great and the trip felt smooth overall. They provided water and snacks, which was a really nice touch. The restaurant stop was good definitely bring cash! April was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience fun and well organized. The hot springs were incredible, and I would absolutely recommend this tour, especially with April as your guide.”

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3.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves with an English-speaking guide and driver. Spend about four hours exploring hot pools, waterfalls, grottos, a thermal river, and a suspension bridge. Guides such as Ada, Alexa, Nina, and Rodrigo have earned praise for clear advice and friendly care.

“It was an amazing experience I can not describe in words. Must visit when in Mexico just 1 day and live life the fullest there”

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4.Hot Springs and Villages in the Sierra Madre for 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $192

Ride an ATV or RZR from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre, passing Los Llanitos and Pueblo el Nogal before relaxing in natural hot springs. Guides such as Roberto, Ivan, German, and Sergio have led rides, with optional tequila tasting and tortilla-making stops reported on some outings.

“Herman was wonderful with my kids and everyone was so kind, we had a great time. It was a perfect adventure for a family in the beautiful mountains!”

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5.Natural Hot Springs Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave Cabo’s resort zone for a private 7-hour trip into the Sierra de la Laguna. Guides Carlos or Max lead you to warm springs, cold river pools, waterfalls, and mountain viewpoints, with the option of a harder boulder hike and a family-run Mexican lunch.

“Awesome hike and get away to see more of the country. The natural springs were great and the restaurant Carlos took us too was outstanding. Lobster tacos and Mango margaritas! Carlos was terrific!!👍👍👍would HIGHLY recommend this excursion as a break from the city.”

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6.Combination Trail Riding and Hot Springs in San Miguel de Allende

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235

Beth, Reyes, and Catalino take you beyond San Miguel de Allende for a 2.5-hour horseback ride through cactus country, canyons, and open ranch land. After a homemade Mexican lunch, you spend about 2.5 hours at La Gruta, or at Escondido or XOTE when La Gruta is closed.

“An absolute amazing experience. The cowboys were so friendly and helpful and they rode at our pace. The views were absolutely stunning. Our lunch was a treat and very authentic!!!! Beth was an incredible host and we had so much fun with her at the hot pools. I strongly recommend this journey. We will be doing it again!”

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7.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 14 hours · from $132

Travel from Mexico City to Hidalgo with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then spend several hours at Tolantongo’s grotto, warm pools, river, trails, and caves. The $132 price covers transport, entry, and site access. Bring swimwear, water shoes, a towel, and patience for the long ride home.

“Amazing day and worth the long drive! a great mix of adventure exploring the caves and relaxation in the hot pools!”

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8.Exclusive Full-Day Tolantongo & La Gloria Hot Springs Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Mexico City to La Gloria and Grutas Tolantongo with a guide such as Carlos, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, towels, and useful gear included. Soak in canyon hot springs, explore a grotto and tunnel, and add a zipline ride for an extra fee.

“The tour was great, our driver and tour guide were amazing. We were lucky because the rest of the people that were booked moved there tour to another date. So we had them all to ourselves. The experience at the Gloria was amazing, will always recommend this tour.”

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9.Tolantongo Private Tour + Pastes + One Day at the Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $152

Travel from your Mexico City accommodation to Tolantongo, Hidalgo, for a full day at hot spring pools, the grotto, tunnel, thermal river, trails, and suspension bridge. The private tour lasts about 12 hours and includes transport, water, snacks, wet bags, a phone protector, and a submersible lamp.

“This definitely wasn’t a private tour experience and I wouldn’t recommend it. We knew the journey from Mexico City was going to be around 4 hours each way but the website promised a blanket so we could sleep and car with aircon so we thought it will be a comfortable car, it couldn’t have been worse as the car was totally unsafe, no seat belts, warning lights on dashboard, doors didn’t open from inside, clutch wasn’t working so he couldn’t put in some gears, no aircon so we had to have windows open all the way even on motorways so we couldn’t relax or sleep as we were worried the…”

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10.Hot Springs All Inclusive Relaxing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Meet Vicente for an eight-hour escape from Puerto Vallarta to natural hot springs. Expect round transport, a private-feeling soak, clay mask, 30-minute massage, BBQ lunch with beer, refreshments, and a tequila distillery visit.

“Very Relaxing tour along with an AMAZING meal cooked by host. Thermal water & Massage was a great combination. Was able to witness some iguanas and wild birds. Definitely recommend.”

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11.Private Excursion to the Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride from Huatulco into the Sierra Madre for a private soak in San Miguel del Puerto. Expect several mineral pools above a rushing river, local guides such as Gilberto, Tony, or Saul, and a long, rough dirt-road drive. Bring water, lunch money, and patience for the journey.

“Relaxing mineral springs in a picturesque setting. Imagine pools on a mountainside with river sounds below you. We had the place to ourselves. The guides were engaging, thoughtful and knowledgeable about the area. The road there is gravel and takes an hour an a half. A meal was not included but the guides shared their snack of tostadas and cheese. The groundskeeper made us a passion fruit drink and provided straws made from bamboo. Support a local company that wants to share all the area has to offer”

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12.Hot Springs Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Ride a local horse from Puerto Escondido into the Manialtepec countryside, crossing farmland and reaching volcanic hot spring pools. Guides such as Efrain, Jessie, Javier, and Jaciel have led outings, helping first-time riders and sharing facts about birds, farms, and local life.

“We couldn’t be happier with our trip up to the hot springs with Efrain! He was very knowledgeable about the birds in the area, had some really interesting facts about the local economy/ town, and made our ride up to the thermal waters a ton of fun. Once there, Efrain had more history on the healing waters, showed us around and couldn’t have been more patient when we wanted to hang for a while.”

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13.Tolantongo hot springs from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $131

Leave Mexico City at 6:00 a.m. for Tolantongo with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and an English or Spanish guide. Spend about five hours in the calcium pools, caves, river, and waterfalls before returning to CDMX. Guide Victor has been especially attentive with guests.

“We travelled in a private car with a driver and English translator. It's a long way by the ride was comfortable and the tour guides lovely. Tolontongo is beautiful. Tour includes the calcium cliff pools, the river, caves, waterfalls and the driver might throw in a few surprises.”

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14.Volcanic Hot Springs, Foot Massage, Tequila & Mex BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $86Best value

Leave Puerto Vallarta by open-air bus for volcanic hot springs in a quiet jungle setting. Taste small-batch tequila with Izzy, enjoy Mexican BBQ, relax by the pool, and receive a 15-minute foot massage. Guides including Cesar and Erik help keep the five-hour outing friendly and lively.

“From the moment we set out, the drive was a bit bumpy, but when we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning setting. The value, drinks, and lunch were all top-notch, and the pool and bike ride to the hot springs were icing on the cake. It was a day full of learning, history, and cocktails - a one-of-a-kind experience that left us with a newfound appreciation for the perfect concoction. Highly recommend for a fun, educational, and unforgettable experience!”

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15.Full-Day Tour to Tolantongo Hot Springs from Ciudad de Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Leave Condesa at 5:00 a.m. for Tolantongo with a small group of up to four. Your driver takes you to the caves, rivers, and thermal pools, with park admission, road costs, drinks for the jacuzzis, and extra towels included. English support is available, though Google Translate may help.

“This is my first tour with Viator and I was very worried because Tolantongo is a little far from Mexico. However, if any of you are having those doubts forget about them, Tolantongo was the highlight of my trip and I think it's very worth the 3 hour commute. Penelope is very welcoming and speaks English as well. Our driver/tour guide Francisco made our trip very comfortable and I honestly think the service went above and beyond. We were able to get a look into authentic Mexican culture and Francisco made our trip much more comfortable. Tolantongo itself has so many activities and the views are gorgeous and are a…”

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