Aguas termales San Miguel de Allende | Hot springs

Did you know that San Miguel Allende has hot springs? We tell you everything you need to know so you can relax and enjoy the healing properties of these waters that are world-renowned.

Surely you have heard about hot springs and the benefits they have for your health. The good news is that Mexico is one of the countries with more places where you can bathe in these waters and one of the best destinations to do so is San Miguel de Allende, in Guanajuato.

Plan a weekend getaway to San Miguel Allende and enjoy a day in these places with beautiful hot spring pools that will guarantee maximum relaxation.

Numerous springs, from warm to steaming, rise from the earth to the north and west of the area. Reminders of ancient volcanic activity, they are, today, recognized as a remedy for some afflictions as well as an excellent method of relaxation.

In the area located on the San Miguel de Allende to Dolores Hidalgo highway, there are a large number of hot springs spas for all tastes and budgets.

Some of them offer lodging services. Those that do not, have dressing rooms, cafeteria and/or restaurant area and large gardens, here I will tell you more about each one of them:

LA GRUTA SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Breathe, relax and leave all your problems aside. La Gruta is the ideal place to rest and forget about stress. This ecotourism space has thermal water pools, green areas, and a spa where you can receive relaxation services such as reflexology, aromatherapy, and Swedish and holistic massages.

Swimming through a "gruta" or closed passageway of thermal waters is a real experience.

The place is ideal for traveling with friends or family. In addition to the hot springs and spa, you will also find a restaurant, café, and bar.

La Gruta Spa Location

https://goo.gl/maps/fUbs6tKDTuu9MK7B6
Wednesday to Sunday
From 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

ESCONDIDO PLACE SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Excellent place to enjoy the hot springs with your family and friends to spend a quiet day, where you can relax to the fullest.

Escondido Place has indoor and outdoor pools where you can enjoy the beneficial properties of the hot springs. In addition, there are splash pads for the kids to have fun too.

Complement your hot springs experience with spa services such as lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, holistic massages, reflexology, temazcal, and more.

This place also offers space to enjoy the best of Mexican cuisine. Elena's dishes are prepared with local ingredients of the highest quality.

Escondido Place Location

https://goo.gl/maps/goVTyunGUuiyB5Ss7
Monday to Sunday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

XOTE WATER PARK SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Spend a family day at this park where you will find slides, children's areas, green areas, waterfalls, and pools with thermal waters at different temperatures.

After bathing in the thermal waters with healing properties, I recommend you to enter the temazcal.

Location of Xote Water Park

https://g.page/XoteSMA?share
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The history behind hot springs

Since 2,000 B.C., ancient civilizations began to use thermal waters as a therapeutic measure, although it was in 1986 when they were declared as an alternative tool to enjoy good physical and mental health.

Thus arose a new discipline, medical hydrology -part of the natural sciences that deal with water-, accepted as complementary medicine by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Science reaffirms its use and curative properties in the face of the increasing affections of modern life caused by the deterioration of the environment, stress, and the tensions caused by the noise of cities and daily chores.

Benefits of Hot Springs

Due to their high temperatures, thermal waters are considered curative because they increase the oxygenation of the body. Its regular use can help cure diseases such as dermatitis, rheumatism or metabolic and digestion problems.

It is recommended to use them with caution and supervision, especially in case of pregnancy or if the patient suffers from pressure problems.

Despite their medicinal properties, thermal waters are not recommended for people suffering from cancer, tuberculosis, or severe hypertension.

Now, where do you plan to go?