Natural hot spring · Mexico
Baños Medicinales del Peñón
Mexico · 2.7 miles east of Mexico City
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Mexico City (3 mi / 4 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Baños Medicinales del Peñón
Baños Medicinales del Peñón is a natural hot spring in Mexico, about 2.7 miles east of Mexico City.
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.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Baños Medicinales del Peñón. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 19.43824, -99.08688.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mexico City. The spring is about 2.7 miles (4 km) east of town 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 Baños Medicinales del Peñón
- Baños públicos Cuautepec Not recorded
- santuario de libélula Not recorded
- Aguas Termales Ixtatlala Not recorded
- Pocitas Lajas Rojas Not recorded
- Balneario Municipal "El Salitre" Not recorded
- Manantiales Taxidhó Not recorded
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Baños Medicinales del Peñón?
Baños Medicinales del Peñón is in Mexico, about 2.7 miles east of Mexico City. The GPS coordinates are 19.4382, -99.0869.
Can you soak at Baños Medicinales del Peñón?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Baños Medicinales del Peñón?
The closest listed spring is Baños públicos Cuautepec, about 8.6 miles north. santuario de libélula is about 54 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
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