Sight guide · San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
Visiting La Gruta hot springs
About 10 km north of town, this spa has several outdoor thermal pools in landscaped gardens.
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Quick answer
La Gruta hot springs is an experience in Dolores Hidalgo road, San Miguel de Allende. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Dolores Hidalgo road
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- couples, outdoors and kids
- Best months
- December–February
About La Gruta hot springs
About 10 km north of town, this spa has several outdoor thermal pools in landscaped gardens. The highlight is a long tunnel that leads to a domed cave pool where hot water pours from an opening in the ceiling.
Tip: Go on a weekday morning, when the cave pool is quietest; arrive early on weekends, when local families fill the pools.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Dolores Hidalgo road, ranches, vineyards and spa hotels on the surrounding plateau.
Best time to visit La Gruta hot springs
La Gruta hot springs is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- December: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
- February: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit San Miguel de Allende has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
La Gruta hot springs is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and El Jardín.
- No. 15 of the 15 sights in our San Miguel de Allende things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in San Miguel de Allende with kids.
If you like La Gruta hot springs
- El Charco del Ingenio — Atascadero, 2–3 hours
- Parque Juárez — Guadiana, 1 hour
Staying near La Gruta hot springs
Stay in Countryside around town ($$$$) to walk here: ranches, vineyards and spa hotels on the surrounding plateau. All areas to stay in San Miguel de Allende.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at La Gruta hot springs?
Plan half a day.
+Is La Gruta hot springs free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit La Gruta hot springs?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Go on a weekday morning, when the cave pool is quietest; arrive early on weekends, when local families fill the pools.
+Do I need to book La Gruta hot springs in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is La Gruta hot springs good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in San Miguel de Allende. San Miguel is a calm, walkable town where children enjoy the plaza life, mojigangas in parades, Parque Juárez and the hot springs.