Guadalupe Canyon Hot Springs, Geothermal springs in Sierra de Juárez, Mexico
Description
Guadalupe Canyon Hot Springs is a geothermal site in the Sierra de Juárez where natural hot water emerges from several openings and flows into rock-lined pools. Granite boulders and palm trees frame the landscape, creating a desert oasis fed by underground thermal activity.
History
Indigenous peoples bathed in and healed from these springs long before the modern era. A rancher named Don José Loya Murillo rediscovered the springs in 1940 while tracking cattle, bringing them back to wider attention.
Culture
Ancient rock carvings and pottery pieces at the canyon entrance show this was an important gathering place for local communities. People have long valued the healing and cleansing properties of these waters.
Practical
Visitors must reserve ahead of time, as access is limited and camping spots fill quickly during peak seasons. The site provides private hot tubs, shower facilities, toilets, and a small shop for basic supplies.
Did you know?
The springs discharge substantial amounts of mineral water daily, a rare occurrence in this dry mountain region. This constant flow creates a striking contrast between the barren desert surroundings and the lush vegetation surrounding the pools.
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