The 8 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 $89Best value

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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