Tolantongo Canyon, Natural canyon in Hidalgo, Mexico
Tolantongo Canyon is a gorge in Hidalgo with towering limestone walls where thermal springs emerge from caves and flow into the Tolantongo River. The site includes hotel complexes, camping grounds, dining options, and parking for visitors.
Indigenous communities have used these thermal waters for healing purposes for many centuries. Modern tourism development of the site began in the 1970s.
Families from the surrounding region gather at the thermal pools on weekends, making this place a social hub where people spend time together in the warm waters. The site holds importance for locals as a retreat where they can relax and connect with one another.
The site remains open throughout the year and has medical facilities available on location. The warm pools allow for swimming and bathing in any season.
The thermal pools maintain a steady temperature around 38°C (100°F) year-round due to volcanic activity beneath the limestone. This natural heating system makes the canyon a rare geological occurrence.
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