Agua Caliente (hot springs)
Roughly an hour inland. Natural pools, varying temperatures, modest infrastructure. Locals' end-of-the-week ritual. Bring a towel and pesos.
Hot springs
4 places
El Chorro Hot Springs
Base of Agua Caliente Canyon. Large warm pool, partially dam-protected. Several secluded pools and small waterfalls up the canyon.
Playa Agua Caliente (Hot Water Beach)
Natural hot springs along the shore. Time visit for low tide — hot water bubbles up through sand and pebbles. Dig your own pool. Mobula rays jumping offshore in season.
Santa Rita Hot Springs
Small entrance fee to the ejido. Short hike leads to freshwater + thermal mineral hot springs.