Developed hot spring pool · Mexico

Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla

Mexico · 6.4 miles northeast of San Francisco Oxtutla

Last updated

Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
San Francisco Oxtutla (6 mi / 10 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla

Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla is a developed hot spring pool in Mexico, about 6.4 miles northeast of San Francisco Oxtutla. The nearest large city is Chilapa de Álvarez, roughly 34 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.

Map and directions

Red marks Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 18.03227, -98.92241.

Location of Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla in Mexico

Getting there

  • Nearest town: San Francisco Oxtutla. The spring is about 6.4 miles (10 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Chilapa de Álvarez, about 34 miles (55 km) in a straight line.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Hot springs near Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla?

Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla is in Mexico, about 6.4 miles northeast of San Francisco Oxtutla. The GPS coordinates are 18.0323, -98.9224.

What hot springs are near Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla?

The closest listed spring is Aguas Termales Ixtatlala, about 41 miles north. Baños Medicinales del Peñón is about 98 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2

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