8 Hot Springs in Mexico Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about eight hours with guide Jose Antonio Garcia Rivas, often called Antonio or Tony, traveling from Puerto Vallarta to Nuevo Ixtlan’s warm mineral pools. Choose produce for a grilled lunch, taste fresh tortillas, soak in the mountains, then finish with a one-hour beachside massage in Bucerias. Expect a long, bumpy rural drive and a small-group setting.

“Antonio did an amazing job from the farmers market to tortilla factory, the amazing fresh fruit and guacamole. Top that with delicious grilled lunch and beach massage on the way home. Mud facial an essential extra for $4! Very long winding drive, but great pick for an excursion”

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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 a.m. in a small air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as April, Ara, or Michelle. Arrive at Tolantongo near opening time for the pools, cave, tunnel, and river, then return by late afternoon. Bring water shoes, pesos, snacks, warm layers, and a dry towel.

“April our tour guide was knowledgeable friendly accommodating very kind and helpful the excursion was perfect and most beautiful Was an awesome experience most unique natural beauty”

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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 Grutas de Tolantongo with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll have about four hours in the park for hot pools, caves, waterfalls, a thermal river, and a suspension bridge. The day lasts about 14 hours, with round-trip transport and park admission included.

“Booked this trip last minute and I’m glad I did! The transportation to and from the location of the activity was great, safe and the tour guide was always communicating every step of the way. Gracias por todo!”

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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

Take a guided ATV or RZR ride from Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre. You will visit Los Llanitos and El Nogal, soak in natural thermal pools, and see local mountain life. Guides including Roberto, Ivan, Sergio, German, and Herman have received strong praise for patient instruction and friendly service. Food, drinks, insurance, and photos cost extra.

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5.Natural Hot Springs Experience

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

Leave Cabo with Carlos or Max for a private Sierra de la Laguna outing. Soak in warm mineral pools, swim in the cold river, and choose an easy visit or a boulder-filled hike to waterfalls and a secluded spring. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, snacks, and a bilingual guide are included. Lunch is optional.

“This was something a bit different and off the beaten track from other activities we did. Carlos, the guide, really made it a great experience. He was very focused on making it a great day for us, modifying the activities to fit our needs, and sharing information about Mexico. Our comfort was definitely a top priority to him. We are not big hikers, but it was manageable, and well worth it to enjoy the lagoon and waterfall.”

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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

Ride with local vaqueros Reyes and Catalino through cactus country, canyons, and mountain views near San Miguel de Allende. After about 2.5 hours in the saddle, enjoy a homemade Mexican lunch at the ranch, then spend roughly 2.5 hours at La Gruta, Escondido, or XOTE. Guide Beth leads the day.

“The views of the countryside while on horseback were amazing. The authentic Mexican lunch was fantastic. All around great experience.”

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7.From Mexico City: Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

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

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for a guided day at Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves. Soak in warm pools, explore steamy tunnels and waterfalls, cross a suspension bridge, and enjoy free time by the river. English and Spanish guides, transport, entrance fees, and showers are included. A long day, but a memorable mix of nature and relaxation.

“It is a wonderful experience and it is highly recommended to do with Amigo tours. You will able to explore the area with the guide and give you certain time to enjoy the spring, river and caves.”

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

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

Leave Mexico City before sunrise for a small-group day at La Gloria and Grutas Tolantongo. You’ll enjoy a buffet breakfast, thermal pools, a cave, canyon scenery, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Private transport and useful loaner gear are included, while the zip line costs extra. Carlos is one guide praised for his care and flexibility.

“The entire trip was amazing. The tour guide Carlos was excellent and knowledgeable . They were flexible to pick us up earlier due to the Day of the dead . We had the trip talored to us due to the private car. Would recommend to others”

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