6 Hot Springs in Mexico City That Repay the Booking

1.Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,277 reviews · 14 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

This 14 to 16-hour trip takes you from Mexico City to Tolantongo’s thermal pools, warm river, and waterfall-filled caves. Expect a 5:45 am start, breakfast in Actopan, air-conditioned transport, a small backpack with useful gear, and guides such as Lalo, Danny, Diego, and Alex. Lunch and the optional zip line cost extra.

“We had a great trip!! The springs were beautiful. We went on a cooler day and on a Monday, so it was very quiet, which we loved. I went with six friends to celebrate a bachelorette, and all really enjoyed the hot springs, though the warm caves were honestly the standout. A phenomenal touch!! The trip to the area itself wasn’t bad, just a bit bumpy. The only real area for improvement was that the bus was quite cold on an already chilly day. That said, the drinks at the springs were great, and the staff there were wonderful. Overall, it’s a fantastic option for a day trip from Mexico…”

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2.Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 540 reviews · 14 hours · from $92

Spend about 14 hours traveling from Mexico City to Tolantongo Caves with an English or Spanish guide such as Daniel, Alvaro, Nina, or Rodrigo. Swim in cliffside thermal pools, walk through waterfalls and caves, and visit the tunnel area. Bring cash, water shoes, a towel, and a waterproof phone case.

“The views were super impressive. The pools were incredibly relaxing.”

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3.Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs

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

Leave Mexico City around 4:30 a.m. for Grutas Tolantongo with a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as April, Ara, Aline, and Javier lead you through the cliff pools, cave, tunnel, and warm river before returning by dinner. Park entry and air-conditioned transport are included, but breakfast and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide April and driver Alex were great! They picked us up from the hotel super early and we were on our way by 4:30am. We got there by 7:50 and were the first ones to enter the pools. It’s so nice to have the place almost to ourselves before the crowds came in. They even provided snacks and plastic bags for our wet clothes at the end. I felt like the tour guide company were organized and knowledgeable. There weren’t a lot of people on Monday, I was told that weekends are crowded with locals so I would suggest booking during the weekday.”

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4.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

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

Travel from Mexico City to Hidalgo for a full day at Tolantongo Caves, where warm pools cling to the mountain above a thermal river, waterfalls, grottos, and a suspension bridge. Amigo Tours provides roundtrip transport, park entry, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ada, Alexa, Nina, and Cristian have led recent departures.

“It was an amazing experience I can not describe in words. Must visit when in Mexico just 1 day and live life the fullest there”

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5.Small Group Tour to the Tolantongo Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 14 hours · from $138

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves. With an English or Spanish guide, you’ll visit the cave, river, waterfalls, thermal pools, and Paradise Tunnel. The day includes about four hours at the site, free time for swimming, and a long drive, so bring water shoes, cash, a towel, and a passport copy.

“It was a really nice trip, but I think you need to negotiate with yourself if it’s worth the drive, since it’s 4 hours to get there and it took us almost 7 hours to get back because of the traffic.”

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6.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

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

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for Hidalgo’s Tolantongo Caves. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you to the grotto, hot springs, river, pools, and walking areas. You get guided sightseeing plus several hours of free time for swimming, photos, a meal, and relaxation. The long drive is the trade-off.

“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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