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Balneario Jungapeo Michoacan

Jungapeo, Michoacán, Mexico
Balneario Jungapeo Michoacan
Location
Jungapeo, Michoacán, Mexico
Water type
calcium-rich, bicarbonate
Temperature
41 °C
pH
8

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
41 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Balneario Jungapeo Michoacan is a thermal swimming resort in Jungapeo de Juárez, a municipality in the Sierra-Costa region of Michoacán State, Mexico, set in the hot Tierra Caliente lowlands where volcanic highlands drain to the Pacific slopes. The calcium-bicarbonate spring waters here, characteristic of Michoacán's volcanically rich geology, are valued for their mineral composition and associated with relaxation and skin comfort within a long thermal tradition. Popular with families from Jungapeo and surrounding communities, the balneario offers a festive and affordable Mexican thermal bathing tradition in a verdant tropical setting that reflects the warmth and hospitality of Michoacán's tierra caliente culture.

Insider tip — Balneario Jungapeo draws calcium-bicarbonate water from springs in the Tierra Caliente foothills of Michoacán at a consistent 41°C, sheltered by avocado orchards and subtropical forest. The spa is a beloved weekend destination for families from Morelia and Zitácuaro, with large terraced pools cascading down the hillside. The surrounding region produces some of Mexico's finest avocados and the monarch butterfly forests of Angangueo are just an hour away.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features calcium-rich & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.