The 5 Spa & Hot Springs Tours in Mexico That Earn Their Price

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

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

Leave Puerto Vallarta at 8 a.m. with Antonio, Tony, or Jose Antonio for Nuevo Ixtlan’s warm mineral pools. Shop for lunch in a local market, taste fresh tortillas, enjoy fruit, guacamole, and a grilled Mexican meal, then finish with a one-hour massage overlooking the beach in Bucerias. The day lasts about eight hours and costs $165.

“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 AM for Grutas Tolantongo, arriving near opening time with a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking guide, such as April, Ara, or Michelle, leads you through the pools, cave, tunnel, and river. Air-conditioned transport, park entry, snacks on some departures, and hotel-area pickup make this a practical long-day escape.

“Our guide was very nice! Even though the weather was terrible, he did his best to make our trip worth it. He ran to the cave in pouring rain to make sure it was open while we were having lunch. Def our best tour in CDMX, highly recommend this tour.”

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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, then spend about four hours among hot pools, waterfalls, grottos, a thermal river, and mountain views. Roundtrip transport and park admission are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, water shoes, cash, and valid passport documents.

“Ada was our guide. She was the best!! Very attentive and fun! She gave us plenty of time to enjoy ourselves and took us to try some traditional foods along the way. Las Grutas itself were amazing! From the views, to the water color & temperatures. It is truly a hidden paradise! It was a unique experience. We loved everything an our this tour!”

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4.Natural Hot Springs Experience

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

Leave Cabo with Carlos or Max from Good Trips Baja for a private Sierra de la Laguna outing. Soak in warm natural springs, swim in cool river pools, and choose an easy visit or a longer scramble to waterfalls and secluded pools. Transportation, water, snacks, entry, and a bilingual guide are included. Lunch at a family restaurant is optional.

“This was so much fun. We had a great day with Carlos. He was so kind, informative and helpful. While the drive to the hot springs is an about an hour or so away, it’s worth the trip out of the busy Los Cabos area. I would highly recommend this company, excursion, and Carlos!!!”

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5.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

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

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for Tolantongo with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Spend the day in warm thermal pools, the grotto, river, caves, and mountain scenery, with time for swimming, hiking, photos, and a local meal. The $132 price includes transport, entrance, and site access, but not food or lockers.

“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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