17 Photos of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

17 Photos of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
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If you follow my blog you know that I love hot springs ;-) Whenever we have the chance we visit hot springs in Mexico. This seems to be the land of hot springs for hours in either direction of Michoacan. Apparently, there is a lot of underground volcanic activity in this region. That makes a good home for hot springs, a natural relaxing wonder that we all can enjoy!

Woman with her four kids at Rio Caliente, natural hot springs in Mexico

Rio Caliente is located in Bosque La Primavera outside of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. It might be a 30-minute drive from the city center of Guad. It’s well worth it to escape the city for a day and enjoy one of Mexico’s beautiful natural parks.

These hot springs in Mexico bubble up into a river that runs through Bosque La Primavera. There are some picnic tables nearby and they have stopped up the water in a few spots to allow for a nice warm soak in the river. When we went Brad was having a lot of back pain. He didn’t swim with us even though I thought it would help. I want to visit another time so he can enjoy Rio Caliente with us :-)

The best way to get to Rio Caliente is to read the reviews on TripAdvisor and follow directions… Google Maps does not give very good directions. We also stopped on our way out of town and asked a few locals how to get to the river and the park. They were the ones that told us to turn into this little town that you see below!

Way to Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Sign Board Near Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
After driving through town and following the signs you will drive a little way down a dirt road. When you hit this sign go left!

A Man Going Towards Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico, With His Family

Kids Going Towards Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
Getting down to the river is not handicapped accessible.

Little Girl Enjoying at Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

A Clear View of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
We weren’t alone but we didn’t have much of a crowd either. We went in December. If you look in the background you can see a maternity photoshoot happening.

Kids at Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Kids Enjoying at Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Sitting at Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
Brad’s GoPro takes great pictures!

17 Photos of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Family Enjoying Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

Enjoying Hot Water of of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
The hot water on my back was the best and I didn’t want to leave. I could really use one of these in my backyard.
Road sign on the Road Leading to Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico
Okay, the funny thing is I did not see this coming in. But this IS where you want to turn to get to Rio Caliente :-)
Mountains Outside of Guadalajara
The mountains outside of Guadalajara are pretty spectacular too! Signing off, Tina

Originally published January 13, 2017

16 thoughts on “17 Photos of Rio Caliente, Natural Hot Springs in Mexico

  1. Robyn says:

    Oh how absolutely lovely. I would love to have the water swirling around on my back!! Your pictures capture the joy and it was almost as if I were there with you!!

  2. Glory says:

    Ahh, this reminded me of a time way back in the day when I would go with my friends to TJ and we’d all head to Aguascalientes. I just looked it up and now there’s hotels and such around it :( love the photos.

  3. Trisha says:

    Lovely pics. So the spa is still closed? I’ve gone there a half dozen times but I can’t find any info that it’s reopened.

  4. Mary Ann says:

    Tina, I used to visit Rio Caliente. So sad that it closed. Do u know of other hotelitos or places open near it where I could go? Thanks.

    • Tina Marie Ernspiker says:

      I am sorry, I don’t! The nearest place I can recommend would be a stay in Guadalajara and then perhaps a bus or taxi ride to the river… When we went we drove our truck and it was an easy and enjoyable trip :-) Let me know if you go and how your trip is!

  5. Sherry Cross says:

    I stayed 2 weeks at the resort. Yoga, massage therapy, vegetarian meals, the solarium….it was wonderful. I have inquired several times about its availability. I will be happy to hear any news!

    • Tina Marie Ernspiker says:

      That does sound wonderful! I don’t know anything about the resort part. When we went we drove down a dirt road to a dirt parking lot, hiked down a rocky hill, and soaked in the warm water. It was very rustic and natural. Of course, it’s also been a few years!

  6. Jaime Linesch says:

    There will never be a lace again like Rio Caliente! It was a place to truly clean your soul, body and mind and fill it up with the YOU you were truly meant to be. I miss it so much. Went 4 times and the 10 day stay was the best. Please come back Rio Caliente!!!!

  7. Raphael Lytton says:

    Hi, are you still in Mexico? What is it like with Crime et al?
    My parents set up the Rio Calienti Spa back in 1950 / 1965 before it was “stollen” from them by the current owner!

    • Tina Marie Ernspiker says:

      We are now in San Andres Cholula in Puebla. Crime is everywhere, in every country. But we try our best to avoid becoming involved with anything fishy or any bad people. I do have a tale to tell about my husband’s cell phone being stolen. Keep an eye out for the post. Tina

  8. Kathleen says:

    I stayed at Rio Caliente 3 or 4 times for a week, in 1982 thru 1984. It was rustic, so awesome. Vegetarian meals, yoga, massage, horseback riding, lithium springs. I hiked to Mount Tequila and just sat in peace. There also was a group of nuns who gave mud treatments for donations. I loved it. Was very sad it closed.

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