Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla
Copalillo, Guerrero, Mexico, Mexico
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Copalillo, Guerrero, Mexico, Mexico
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Balancing
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Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Balneario Ecoturistico de Papalutla is located in Copalillo, Guerrero State, southwestern Mexico. Its thermal water reaches 38°C, with indoor pools, massage and sauna offered in this ecotourism setting.
Insider tip — 'Papalutla' means 'place of butterflies' in Nahuatl (papalotl = butterfly) — an evocative name for this ecotourism balneario in the Sierra Mixteca of Guerrero state. This remote highland area retains strong Nahua and Mixtec cultural traditions; Copalillo municipality is in the Balsas River valley, a biodiversity hotspot for endemic reptiles and tropical dry forest birds. An authentic off-the-beaten-track thermal spring experience in indigenous Guerrero.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.