6 Top-Rated Spa & Hot Spring Days in Mexico City

1.Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs

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

Leave Mexico City around 4:30 a.m. in a small group, then spend the morning at Tolantongo’s cliffside pools, cave, tunnel and river. Air-conditioned transport and park entry are included, while meals are extra. Guides such as Ara, April and Aline have led past tours, but your guide will vary.

“They were amazing! This tour is a must-have on any Mexico City bucket list. The guide and driver were so kind, and their help made my trip much more convenient and easy. With our limited schedule, we saved a lot of time. I highly recommend this package!”

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2.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 Grutas Tolantongo with a certified guide, then spend about four hours among warm pools, a thermal river, waterfalls, grottos, and a suspension bridge. Round-trip transport and park admission are included. Bring water shoes, a towel, swimwear, cash, and your passport.

“The location - caves, waterfalls, pools, river was fantastic. Must-visit place. Hardly any options for vegetarians at the lunch stop. Better to carry some eatables. If you use prescription glasses, be careful with it when you go to the caves”

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3.Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip with Guide

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

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide for Tolantongo in Hidalgo. You get a guided introduction, then nearly four hours of free time for the caves, warm pools, river, and trails. Transport and entry are included; food is extra unless you select the box-lunch option.

“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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4.Tolantongo hot springs from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $131

Leave Mexico City at 6:00 am for a guided day at Grutas Tolantongo, with five hours for the cliffside pools, caves and river. Round-trip air-conditioned transport, park entry and English and/or Spanish guiding are included. Hotel pickup covers several central neighborhoods, and groups are capped at 15.

“We travelled in a private car with a driver and English translator. It's a long way by the ride was comfortable and the tour guides lovely. Tolontongo is beautiful. Tour includes the calcium cliff pools, the river, caves, waterfalls and the driver might throw in a few surprises.”

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5.Full-Day Tour to Tolantongo Hot Springs from Ciudad de Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Leave Condesa at 5:00 am for a full day at Grutas Tolantongo, with air-conditioned transport, admission to both parks, and a small group of up to four. You can explore the caves, rivers, and pools, and the operator says drinks are included at the natural jacuzzi. Guides have included Josue, Francisco, and Elias; English availability has varied.

“This is my first tour with Viator and I was very worried because Tolantongo is a little far from Mexico. However, if any of you are having those doubts forget about them, Tolantongo was the highlight of my trip and I think it's very worth the 3 hour commute. Penelope is very welcoming and speaks English as well. Our driver/tour guide Francisco made our trip very comfortable and I honestly think the service went above and beyond. We were able to get a look into authentic Mexican culture and Francisco made our trip much more comfortable. Tolantongo itself has so many activities and the views are gorgeous and are a…”

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6.Day trip to Grutas Tolantongo Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $261

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am in a group of no more than 10, with transport, admission and a group coordinator included. At Tolantongo, expect a cave and waterfall, a turquoise river, a suspension bridge and hot-spring pools. Guides associated with the operator include Ricardo and Etiene, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“ofrecen un servicio excelente y es muy profesional. Lo recomiendo al 100%. El tule Guido nos llevó a un lugar conocido como la gloria y subimos hasta la cima. Fue algo espectacular y algo que jamas hubiera pensado que existía en tolantongo. Este tour lo planeo volver hacer junto con mis hijos y claro que contrataré a excellent travel !”

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