El Chorro de Arenal

El Chorro de Arenal in the Sierra de Nayarit in western Mexico is a natural wonder — a 25-metre waterfall of hot sulphurous spring water cascading from a basalt cliff face directly into the tropical forest, creating a series of natural bathing pools at its base at temperatures perfect for immersion. The springs are fed by the geothermal system of Nayarit's volcanic sierra, and the water flows year-round through jungle vegetation of extraordinary lushness, with tree ferns, orchids and bromeliads framing the cascades. Local indigenous communities have used these springs for generations, and the site preserves a genuinely wild and undeveloped character rare in Mexican thermal tourism. The broader Compostela region of Nayarit, between the Pacific beaches and the Sierra Madre Occidental, provides a compelling broader destination for adventurous visitors.