Hot springs near La Ventana
The closest hot spring to La Ventana is Playa Agua Caliente, just north of town, where hot water comes up through the sand at low tide and you dig your own pool. El Chorro and Santa Rita are canyon pools inland, near Santiago, and make a day trip of 1 to 1½ hours' drive each way.
Which one
| Where | Know this | |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Agua Caliente | On the shore, just north of La Ventana | Go at low tide and dig your own pool |
| El Chorro | Base of Agua Caliente Canyon, near Santiago | A large warm pool, with smaller pools and waterfalls up the canyon |
| Santa Rita | San Jorge Canyon | A short hike, with a small entrance fee to the ejido |
Before you go
- Check the tide for the beach springs.
- Inland, bring a towel and pesos: entry is small and cash only.
- Mobula rays jump offshore at the beach in season.
Places from The Ventana View's directory and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Hot springs 4
- Agua Caliente (hot springs)
Natural hot springs · Outside town
- El Chorro Hot Springs
Canyon hot springs · Santiago (1-1.5 hour drive)
- Playa Agua Caliente (Hot Water Beach)
Tidal hot springs on the beach · Just north of La Ventana
- Santa Rita Hot Springs
Thermal mineral pools · Outside town (San Jorge Canyon)
Questions
When is the best time to go to Playa Agua Caliente?
Low tide, when hot water bubbles up through the sand and pebbles and you can dig a pool.