Tecozautla Hot Springs

A Town Of Thermal Spring Pools And A Few Spa And Water Park Resorts In The High Desert Of Hidalgo, A Weekend Soak For People From Mexico City, Queretaro And Hidalgo, At A Smaller Scale Than Tolantongo Or Ixtapan De La Sal. Pools Are Busiest At Weekends And Holidays, With Day Tickets And Cabins · Tecozautla, Hidalgo

Tecozautla is a small town in the high desert of Hidalgo, about 40 km from Tequisquiapan and roughly 80 km from Queretaro city, known for thermal pools and a handful of spa and water-park resorts. The hot water comes up from the ground at around 35-40 C and feeds pools of different depth and size, some with slides and shaded terraces, others with quiet soaking basins. Most places sell day tickets and also rent cabins, and some have camping. The scale is smaller than Tolantongo or Ixtapan de la Sal, so it works as an easy weekend soak for families from Mexico City, Queretaro and Hidalgo. The water often has a mild sulphur smell. It suits relaxed families and groups who want warm water and a lunch. It is worth the trip on a weekday or in cool weather, when a day ticket costs less and the hot water feels best. It is not worth it at weekends and holidays, when the pools are packed, or for travellers who want wild scenery rather than built pools.

Tecozautla, a town of thermal pools and water parks about 40 km north of Tequisquiapan in the Mezquital highlands of Hidalgo; coordinates approximate, Tecozautla, Hidalgo, Mexico

Most thermal parks and spas open in the morning and close in the late afternoon or early evening, with longer hours at weekends and holidays. Many are CLOSED on certain weekdays in the low season or for cleaning, so confirm before you drive. Day tickets are sold at the gate until mid-afternoon. Cabins and camping run around the clock for guests. The town plaza and streets are open at all hours and FREE to walk, but the pools themselves are paid. Hours and prices vary by resort, so confirm locally.

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