Hot springs in Mexico

Water park and thermal balneario in Ixtapan de la Sal, 45 min from Toluca. Thermal mineral pools, slides, wave pool, and kids area. Founded 1939.

Thermal pool complex in the Los Azufres geothermal zone, Michoacan, in pine forest beside a lake. Sulfurous pools up to 40C, cabanas, camping, and boating.

Natural geothermal pools in coastal rocks on the Sea of Cortez, 90 km south of San Felipe. Temperature depends on the tide; best at mid-tide. Clothing optional.

Hotel and thermal resort in Chignahuapan, Puebla, open since 1944. Sixteen-plus thermal pools, VIP options, 65 rooms with thermal tubs, spa, and buffet restaurant.

Private canyon campsite in Baja California, 50 miles from the US border. Each of 15 sites has a private geothermal hot tub. Reservations required. USD only.

Thermal water park in Silao, Guanajuato, 20 min from Leon. Six giant slides, wave pool, spring-fed main pool, and individual thermal tubs. From 130 MXN entry.

Water park and thermal spring complex in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, 2.5 hours from Mexico City. Wave pool, slides up to 90 m, thermal pools, hotel, and camping. 180 MXN.

Thermal spa 11km from San Miguel de Allende with a signature cave grotto pool reached by stone tunnel. Outdoor pools, temazcal, and restaurant on site.

Geothermal water park on volcanic vents in Tecozautla, Hidalgo, with pools at varying temperatures, kids slides, zip lines, steam sauna, camping and cabins. Open 24/7.

Wild hot springs and cave complex in Zimapan canyon, Hidalgo. Boat plus 40-minute hike to reach the springs. Up to 43C hot river and caves. Guide required.

Ejido-owned thermal canyon park in Hidalgo with cliffside pozas, turquoise river, cave and steam tunnel, waterfall, zipline, and camping. 230 MXN entry.