Escondido Place

When the buzz of the city’s nearly countless cafes and shops leaves you in need of some quiet time, travel 7 miles northwest from San Miguel’s center to Escondido Place. This retreat boasts 10 indoor and outdoor thermal pools fed by natural hot springs, and lush vegetation and colorful flowers surround the grounds. Decompress in grottos containing water that reaches up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Recent travelers suggest adjusting to the water temperatures by working your way from the least warm pools to the warmest and then back again when you’re ready to leave.

If the pools aren’t enough to bring on your Zen, head to Escondido’s Nativa spa where you can add a massage or body treatment to your relaxing itinerary. When you work up an appetite, you’ll find a restaurant on site and picnic areas with grills for use by guests. Bathrooms and changing rooms are also available. Escondido Place is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and general admission is 100 MXN (about $8 USD) per person. For more information, visit Escondido’s website.