Where to Soak in Mexico: the 5 Best Hot Springs

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

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

Escape Puerto Vallarta for mountain hot springs, a Mexican barbecue, countryside views, and a one-hour beach massage in Bucerias.

“Part of the adventure is getting to and from the hot springs! We really enjoyed the excursion through the country and farming areas...although, be prepared for a bumpy ride! You have three hours at the hot springs which was the perfect amount of time. You get fed plenty but you can easily pack snacks and drinks (water/beer/etc.) as this is an allll day excursion. Pleasant surprise was the little convienence 'store' at the springs where we purchased some beer. Really appreciated the thoughtful and perfectly timed chocolate and winecooler provided after the 60 minute beach massage in Bucieras on the way back to Sams Club. 100% recommend. Our tour was…”

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2.Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs

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

Review of the early Tolantongo hot springs tour from Mexico City, with cave pools, river swimming, small groups, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Fantastic experience. Michel and our driver were great, very accommodating and had everything you need! It was a long ride but worth the adventure of the caves, river and pools. The early morning express is the way to go, back in time for dinner.”

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3.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

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

Review of the Tolantongo Caves tour from Mexico City, with hot springs, caves, waterfalls, transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The best thing about this trip was coming into this place and seeing all the waterfalls, river, pools and getting to go into all of them. It was a long ride but worth every minute of it. We went into caverns with water coming down on you, climbed steps to go to higher ground, sat in pools of warm water, in fact the whole time you were in warm water.”

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4.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

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

Review of the Tolantongo hot springs day trip from Mexico City, with caves, thermal pools, guide, transport, meals, and practical tips.

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

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

Review of the 14-hour Tolantongo and La Gloria hot springs tour from Mexico City, with meals, transport, pools, grottoes, and practical tips.

“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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